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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.58, 2,630.76 and 1,244.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.58, 2,630.76 and 1,244.54 is: 1,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.58 : 2,630.76 = 1,244.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.58/2,630.76 = 1,244.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.58x = 2,630.76 × 1,244.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.58x = 3,274,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,086.05/1,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.26

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