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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.44, 2,859.65 and 1,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.44, 2,859.65 and 1,252.44 is: 1,878.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.44 : 2,859.65 = 1,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.44/2,859.65 = 1,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.44x = 2,859.65 × 1,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.44x = 3,581,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,540.05/1,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.65

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