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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.72, 2,493.66 and 1,143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.72, 2,493.66 and 1,143.16 is: 1,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.72 : 2,493.66 = 1,143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.72/2,493.66 = 1,143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.72x = 2,493.66 × 1,143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.72x = 2,850,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,652.37/1,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.81

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