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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.11, 2,629.26 and 1,160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.11, 2,629.26 and 1,160.58 is: 1,600.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.11 : 2,629.26 = 1,160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.11/2,629.26 = 1,160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.11x = 2,629.26 × 1,160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.11x = 3,051,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,466.57/1,906.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.89

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