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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.06, 2,858.40 and 1,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.06, 2,858.40 and 1,026.54 is: 1,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.06 : 2,858.40 = 1,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.06/2,858.40 = 1,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.06x = 2,858.40 × 1,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.06x = 2,934,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,261.94/1,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.25

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