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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.47, 2,859.62 and 931.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.47, 2,859.62 and 931.59 is: 1,397.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.47 : 2,859.62 = 931.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.47/2,859.62 = 931.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.47x = 2,859.62 × 931.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.47x = 2,663,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,988.74/1,906.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.34

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