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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.54, 2,861.43 and 1,360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.54, 2,861.43 and 1,360.06 is: 2,041.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.54 : 2,861.43 = 1,360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.54/2,861.43 = 1,360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.54x = 2,861.43 × 1,360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.54x = 3,891,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,716.49/1,906.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.25

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