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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.84, 2,710.34 and 574.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.84, 2,710.34 and 574.23 is: 861.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.84 : 2,710.34 = 574.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.84/2,710.34 = 574.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.84x = 2,710.34 × 574.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.84x = 1,556,349.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,349.81/1,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.36

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