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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.16, 2,710.72 and 940.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.16, 2,710.72 and 940.72 is: 1,411.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.16 : 2,710.72 = 940.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.16/2,710.72 = 940.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.16x = 2,710.72 × 940.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.16x = 2,550,028.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,028.52/1,806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.85

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