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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.74, 2,859 and 810.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.74, 2,859 and 810.10 is: 1,215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.74 : 2,859 = 810.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.74/2,859 = 810.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.74x = 2,859 × 810.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.74x = 2,316,075.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,075.90/1,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.32

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