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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.41, 2,710 and 1,026.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.41, 2,710 and 1,026.78 is: 1,540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.41 : 2,710 = 1,026.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.41/2,710 = 1,026.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.41x = 2,710 × 1,026.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.41x = 2,782,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,573.80/1,806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.39

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