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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.68, 2,857.96 and 1,246.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.68, 2,857.96 and 1,246.48 is: 1,868.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.68 : 2,857.96 = 1,246.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.68/2,857.96 = 1,246.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.68x = 2,857.96 × 1,246.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.68x = 3,562,389.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,562,389.98/1,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.37

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