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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.63, 2,713.02 and 986.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.63, 2,713.02 and 986.49 is: 1,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.63 : 2,713.02 = 986.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.63/2,713.02 = 986.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.63x = 2,713.02 × 986.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.63x = 2,676,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,367.10/1,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.41

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