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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.62, 2,630.12 and 1,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.62, 2,630.12 and 1,198.28 is: 1,652.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.62 : 2,630.12 = 1,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.62/2,630.12 = 1,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.62x = 2,630.12 × 1,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.62x = 3,151,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,151,601.05/1,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652.98

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