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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.32, 2,491.86 and 1,060.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.32, 2,491.86 and 1,060.34 is: 1,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.32 : 2,491.86 = 1,060.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.32/2,491.86 = 1,060.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.32x = 2,491.86 × 1,060.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.32x = 2,642,218.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,218.83/1,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.76

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