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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.56, 2,859.84 and 1,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.56, 2,859.84 and 1,226.88 is: 1,840.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.56 : 2,859.84 = 1,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.56/2,859.84 = 1,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.56x = 2,859.84 × 1,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.56x = 3,508,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,508,680.50/1,906.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.32

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