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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.84, 2,492.88 and 1,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.84, 2,492.88 and 1,099.02 is: 1,516.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.84 : 2,492.88 = 1,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.84/2,492.88 = 1,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.84x = 2,492.88 × 1,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.84x = 2,739,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,724.98/1,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.31

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