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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.86, 2,493.05 and 1,009.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.86, 2,493.05 and 1,009.95 is: 1,393.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.86 : 2,493.05 = 1,009.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.86/2,493.05 = 1,009.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.86x = 2,493.05 × 1,009.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.86x = 2,517,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,850.80/1,806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.50

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