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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.23, 2,860.43 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.23, 2,860.43 and 752.79 is: 1,129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.23 : 2,860.43 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.23/2,860.43 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.23x = 2,860.43 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.23x = 2,153,299.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,299.34/1,906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.61

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