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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.74, 2,707.89 and 1,440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.74, 2,707.89 and 1,440.02 is: 2,158.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.74 : 2,707.89 = 1,440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.74/2,707.89 = 1,440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.74x = 2,707.89 × 1,440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.74x = 3,899,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899,415.76/1,806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.26

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