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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.37, 2,494.83 and 1,215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.37, 2,494.83 and 1,215.88 is: 1,679.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.37 : 2,494.83 = 1,215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.37/2,494.83 = 1,215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.37x = 2,494.83 × 1,215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.37x = 3,033,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,401.43/1,806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.28

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