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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.43, 2,859.02 and 810.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.43, 2,859.02 and 810.50 is: 1,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.43 : 2,859.02 = 810.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.43/2,859.02 = 810.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.43x = 2,859.02 × 810.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.43x = 2,317,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,217.36/1,906.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.48

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