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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.39, 2,492.78 and 1,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.39, 2,492.78 and 1,009.67 is: 1,393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.39 : 2,492.78 = 1,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.39/2,492.78 = 1,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.39x = 2,492.78 × 1,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.39x = 2,516,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,867.67/1,806.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.31

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