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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.14, 2,707.59 and 1,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.14, 2,707.59 and 1,499.96 is: 2,248.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.14 : 2,707.59 = 1,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.14/2,707.59 = 1,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.14x = 2,707.59 × 1,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.14x = 4,061,276.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,276.70/1,806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,248.59

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