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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.06, 2,715.27 and 1,117.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.06, 2,715.27 and 1,117.09 is: 1,676.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.06 : 2,715.27 = 1,117.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.06/2,715.27 = 1,117.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.06x = 2,715.27 × 1,117.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.06x = 3,033,194.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,194.18/1,809.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.67

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