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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904.66, 2,855.58 and 1,286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904.66, 2,855.58 and 1,286.63 is: 1,928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904.66 : 2,855.58 = 1,286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904.66/2,855.58 = 1,286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904.66x = 2,855.58 × 1,286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904.66x = 3,674,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,075.60/1,904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,928.99

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