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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.57, 2,631.59 and 1,120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.57, 2,631.59 and 1,120.87 is: 1,547.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.57 : 2,631.59 = 1,120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.57/2,631.59 = 1,120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.57x = 2,631.59 × 1,120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.57x = 2,949,670.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,670.28/1,906.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.11

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