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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.08, 5,306.76 and 1,806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.08, 5,306.76 and 1,806.06 is: 2,706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.08 : 5,306.76 = 1,806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.08/5,306.76 = 1,806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.08x = 5,306.76 × 1,806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.08x = 9,584,326.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,584,326.97/3,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.61

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