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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.26, 2,858.36 and 1,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.26, 2,858.36 and 1,356.08 is: 2,034.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.26 : 2,858.36 = 1,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.26/2,858.36 = 1,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.26x = 2,858.36 × 1,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.26x = 3,876,143.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,143.76/1,905.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.45

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