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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.32, 2,494.76 and 1,219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.32, 2,494.76 and 1,219.28 is: 1,683.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.32 : 2,494.76 = 1,219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.32/2,494.76 = 1,219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.32x = 2,494.76 × 1,219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.32x = 3,041,810.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,810.97/1,806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.98

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