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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.61, 2,492.90 and 1,009.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.61, 2,492.90 and 1,009.98 is: 1,393.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.61 : 2,492.90 = 1,009.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.61/2,492.90 = 1,009.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.61x = 2,492.90 × 1,009.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.61x = 2,517,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,779.14/1,806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.65

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