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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.02, 2,630.52 and 1,120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.02, 2,630.52 and 1,120.56 is: 1,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.02 : 2,630.52 = 1,120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.02/2,630.52 = 1,120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.02x = 2,630.52 × 1,120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.02x = 2,947,655.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,655.49/1,906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.50

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