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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.93, 3,651.50 and 1,806.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.93, 3,651.50 and 1,806.85 is: 2,494.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.93 : 3,651.50 = 1,806.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.93/3,651.50 = 1,806.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.93x = 3,651.50 × 1,806.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.93x = 6,597,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,597,712.78/2,644.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.48

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