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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,813, 2,501.96 and 1,027.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,813, 2,501.96 and 1,027.08 is: 1,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,813 : 2,501.96 = 1,027.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,813/2,501.96 = 1,027.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,813x = 2,501.96 × 1,027.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,813x = 2,569,713.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,713.08/1,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.38

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