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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,812.63, 2,501.86 and 1,182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,812.63, 2,501.86 and 1,182.09 is: 1,631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,812.63 : 2,501.86 = 1,182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,812.63/2,501.86 = 1,182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,812.63x = 2,501.86 × 1,182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,812.63x = 2,957,435.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,435.66/1,812.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.57

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