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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.03, 2,492.84 and 1,060.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.03, 2,492.84 and 1,060.02 is: 1,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.03 : 2,492.84 = 1,060.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.03/2,492.84 = 1,060.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.03x = 2,492.84 × 1,060.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.03x = 2,642,462.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,462.91/1,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.13

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