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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.68, 2,858.16 and 919.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.68, 2,858.16 and 919.20 is: 1,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.68 : 2,858.16 = 919.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.68/2,858.16 = 919.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.68x = 2,858.16 × 919.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.68x = 2,627,220.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,220.67/1,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.90

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