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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.49, 2,857.07 and 1,246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.49, 2,857.07 and 1,246.57 is: 1,869.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.49 : 2,857.07 = 1,246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.49/2,857.07 = 1,246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.49x = 2,857.07 × 1,246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.49x = 3,561,537.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,537.75/1,905.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.09

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