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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.54, 2,860.44 and 866.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.54, 2,860.44 and 866.74 is: 1,300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.54 : 2,860.44 = 866.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.54/2,860.44 = 866.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.54x = 2,860.44 × 866.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.54x = 2,479,257.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,257.77/1,906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.40

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