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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.61, 3,016.86 and 1,806.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.61, 3,016.86 and 1,806.53 is: 2,691.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.61 : 3,016.86 = 1,806.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.61/3,016.86 = 1,806.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.61x = 3,016.86 × 1,806.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.61x = 5,450,033.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,450,033.01/2,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.89

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