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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906, 2,631.36 and 1,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906, 2,631.36 and 1,439.44 is: 1,987.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906 : 2,631.36 = 1,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906/2,631.36 = 1,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906x = 2,631.36 × 1,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906x = 3,787,684.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,787,684.84/1,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.24

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