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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.36, 2,108.19 and 1,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.36, 2,108.19 and 1,286.06 is: 1,927.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.36 : 2,108.19 = 1,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.36/2,108.19 = 1,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.36x = 2,108.19 × 1,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.36x = 2,711,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,258.83/1,406.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.86

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