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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,905.74, 2,856.67 and 1,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,905.74, 2,856.67 and 1,082.28 is: 1,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,905.74 : 2,856.67 = 1,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,905.74/2,856.67 = 1,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,905.74x = 2,856.67 × 1,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,905.74x = 3,091,714.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,714.10/1,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,622.31

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