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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.08, 2,859.28 and 810.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.08, 2,859.28 and 810.72 is: 1,216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.08 : 2,859.28 = 810.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.08/2,859.28 = 810.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.08x = 2,859.28 × 810.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.08x = 2,318,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,075.48/1,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.15

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