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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.08, 2,859.12 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.08, 2,859.12 and 607.62 is: 911.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.08 : 2,859.12 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.08/2,859.12 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.08x = 2,859.12 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.08x = 1,737,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,258.49/1,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.43

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