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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,836.06, 2,754.09 and 681.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,836.06, 2,754.09 and 681.18 is: 1,021.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,836.06 : 2,754.09 = 681.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,836.06/2,754.09 = 681.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,836.06x = 2,754.09 × 681.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,836.06x = 1,876,031.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,031.03/1,836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.77

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