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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906, 2,860.28 and 690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906, 2,860.28 and 690 is: 1,035.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906 : 2,860.28 = 690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906/2,860.28 = 690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906x = 2,860.28 × 690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906x = 1,973,593.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,593.20/1,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.46

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