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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.65, 2,853.90 and 1,359.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.65, 2,853.90 and 1,359.90 is: 2,035.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.65 : 2,853.90 = 1,359.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.65/2,853.90 = 1,359.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.65x = 2,853.90 × 1,359.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.65x = 3,881,018.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,018.61/1,906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.52

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