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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.32, 2,859.16 and 538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.32, 2,859.16 and 538 is: 806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.32 : 2,859.16 = 538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.32/2,859.16 = 538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.32x = 2,859.16 × 538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.32x = 1,538,228.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,228.08/1,906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.91

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