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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.40, 2,632.08 and 1,277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.40, 2,632.08 and 1,277.84 is: 1,764.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.40 : 2,632.08 = 1,277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.40/2,632.08 = 1,277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.40x = 2,632.08 × 1,277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.40x = 3,363,377.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,377.11/1,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.26

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