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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.60, 2,493.16 and 1,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.60, 2,493.16 and 1,060.58 is: 1,463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.60 : 2,493.16 = 1,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.60/2,493.16 = 1,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.60x = 2,493.16 × 1,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.60x = 2,644,195.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,195.63/1,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.63

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