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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.50, 2,859.75 and 608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.50, 2,859.75 and 608.07 is: 912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.50 : 2,859.75 = 608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.50/2,859.75 = 608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.50x = 2,859.75 × 608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.50x = 1,738,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,928.18/1,906.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.11

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