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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.01, 3,865.44 and 1,806.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.01, 3,865.44 and 1,806.79 is: 2,492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.01 : 3,865.44 = 1,806.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.01/3,865.44 = 1,806.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.01x = 3,865.44 × 1,806.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.01x = 6,984,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,984,038.34/2,802.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.51

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