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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.90, 2,492.58 and 1,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.90, 2,492.58 and 1,060.35 is: 1,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.90 : 2,492.58 = 1,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.90/2,492.58 = 1,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.90x = 2,492.58 × 1,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.90x = 2,643,007.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,643,007.20/1,806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.73

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