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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.34, 2,711.67 and 1,076.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.34, 2,711.67 and 1,076.26 is: 1,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.34 : 2,711.67 = 1,076.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.34/2,711.67 = 1,076.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.34x = 2,711.67 × 1,076.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.34x = 2,918,459.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,918,459.26/1,806.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.68

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