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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.66, 2,709.74 and 881.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.66, 2,709.74 and 881.43 is: 1,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.66 : 2,709.74 = 881.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.66/2,709.74 = 881.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.66x = 2,709.74 × 881.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.66x = 2,388,441.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,441.72/1,806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.02

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