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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.37, 2,859.52 and 607.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.37, 2,859.52 and 607.82 is: 911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.37 : 2,859.52 = 607.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.37/2,859.52 = 607.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.37x = 2,859.52 × 607.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.37x = 1,738,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,073.45/1,906.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.72

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