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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,800.06, 2,689.58 and 1,329.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,800.06, 2,689.58 and 1,329.54 is: 1,986.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,800.06 : 2,689.58 = 1,329.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,800.06/2,689.58 = 1,329.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,800.06x = 2,689.58 × 1,329.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,800.06x = 3,575,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,897.55/1,800.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.54

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