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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.82, 2,707.99 and 940.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.82, 2,707.99 and 940.90 is: 1,410.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.82 : 2,707.99 = 940.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.82/2,707.99 = 940.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.82x = 2,707.99 × 940.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.82x = 2,547,947.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,947.79/1,806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.18

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