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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.46, 2,709.51 and 1,225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.46, 2,709.51 and 1,225.19 is: 1,837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.46 : 2,709.51 = 1,225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.46/2,709.51 = 1,225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.46x = 2,709.51 × 1,225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.46x = 3,319,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,664.56/1,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.66

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