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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.53, 2,860.85 and 932.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.53, 2,860.85 and 932.64 is: 1,399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.53 : 2,860.85 = 932.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.53/2,860.85 = 932.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.53x = 2,860.85 × 932.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.53x = 2,668,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,124.18/1,906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.47

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