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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.96, 2,493.93 and 1,061.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.96, 2,493.93 and 1,061.10 is: 1,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.96 : 2,493.93 = 1,061.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.96/2,493.93 = 1,061.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.96x = 2,493.93 × 1,061.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.96x = 2,646,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,646,309.12/1,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.51

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