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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.46, 2,492.91 and 1,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.46, 2,492.91 and 1,020.51 is: 1,408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.46 : 2,492.91 = 1,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.46/2,492.91 = 1,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.46x = 2,492.91 × 1,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.46x = 2,544,032.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,032.57/1,806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.30

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