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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.15, 2,629.67 and 1,109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.15, 2,629.67 and 1,109.42 is: 1,530.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.15 : 2,629.67 = 1,109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.15/2,629.67 = 1,109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.15x = 2,629.67 × 1,109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.15x = 2,917,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,408.49/1,906.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.52

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