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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.15, 2,709.52 and 636.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.15, 2,709.52 and 636.10 is: 954.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.15 : 2,709.52 = 636.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.15/2,709.52 = 636.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.15x = 2,709.52 × 636.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.15x = 1,723,525.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,525.67/1,806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.25

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