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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.40, 2,492.83 and 1,060.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.40, 2,492.83 and 1,060.21 is: 1,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.40 : 2,492.83 = 1,060.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.40/2,492.83 = 1,060.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.40x = 2,492.83 × 1,060.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.40x = 2,642,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,928.78/1,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.09

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