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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.10, 2,862.32 and 1,285.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.10, 2,862.32 and 1,285.39 is: 1,930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.10 : 2,862.32 = 1,285.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.10/2,862.32 = 1,285.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.10x = 2,862.32 × 1,285.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.10x = 3,679,191.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,191.08/1,906.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.22

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