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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.89, 2,493.12 and 1,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.89, 2,493.12 and 1,060.58 is: 1,463.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.89 : 2,493.12 = 1,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.89/2,493.12 = 1,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.89x = 2,493.12 × 1,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.89x = 2,644,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,140.74/1,806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.37

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