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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.38, 2,856.63 and 933.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.38, 2,856.63 and 933.15 is: 1,398.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.38 : 2,856.63 = 933.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.38/2,856.63 = 933.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.38x = 2,856.63 × 933.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.38x = 2,665,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,664.28/1,906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.29

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