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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.65, 2,860.16 and 674.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.65, 2,860.16 and 674.06 is: 1,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.65 : 2,860.16 = 674.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.65/2,860.16 = 674.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.65x = 2,860.16 × 674.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.65x = 1,927,901.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,901.78/1,906.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.15

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