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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.52, 2,859.17 and 981.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.52, 2,859.17 and 981.96 is: 1,472.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.52 : 2,859.17 = 981.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.52/2,859.17 = 981.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.52x = 2,859.17 × 981.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.52x = 2,807,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,576.28/1,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.62

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