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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.70, 2,631.40 and 1,120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.70, 2,631.40 and 1,120.86 is: 1,546.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.70 : 2,631.40 = 1,120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.70/2,631.40 = 1,120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.70x = 2,631.40 × 1,120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.70x = 2,949,431.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,431.00/1,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.88

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