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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.58, 2,860.03 and 519.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.58, 2,860.03 and 519.92 is: 779.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.58 : 2,860.03 = 519.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.58/2,860.03 = 519.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.58x = 2,860.03 × 519.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.58x = 1,486,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,972.50/1,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.92

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