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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.61, 2,493.10 and 1,060.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.61, 2,493.10 and 1,060.44 is: 1,463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.61 : 2,493.10 = 1,060.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.61/2,493.10 = 1,060.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.61x = 2,493.10 × 1,060.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.61x = 2,643,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,791.95/1,806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.40

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