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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.84, 2,489.94 and 1,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.84, 2,489.94 and 1,281.96 is: 1,766.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.84 : 2,489.94 = 1,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.84/2,489.94 = 1,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.84x = 2,489.94 × 1,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.84x = 3,192,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,003.48/1,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.62

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