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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,806.96, 2,709.88 and 940.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,806.96, 2,709.88 and 940.80 is: 1,410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,806.96 : 2,709.88 = 940.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,806.96/2,709.88 = 940.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,806.96x = 2,709.88 × 940.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,806.96x = 2,549,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,455.10/1,806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.91

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