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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.95, 2,712.89 and 930.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.95, 2,712.89 and 930.17 is: 1,396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.95 : 2,712.89 = 930.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.95/2,712.89 = 930.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.95x = 2,712.89 × 930.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.95x = 2,523,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,430.68/1,806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.52

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