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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.59, 2,712.04 and 1,076.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.59, 2,712.04 and 1,076.51 is: 1,616.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.59 : 2,712.04 = 1,076.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.59/2,712.04 = 1,076.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.59x = 2,712.04 × 1,076.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.59x = 2,919,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,919,540.87/1,806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.05

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