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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.38, 2,858.22 and 810.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.38, 2,858.22 and 810.18 is: 1,214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.38 : 2,858.22 = 810.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.38/2,858.22 = 810.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.38x = 2,858.22 × 810.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.38x = 2,315,672.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,672.68/1,906.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.70

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