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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.71, 2,859.18 and 1,028.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.71, 2,859.18 and 1,028.94 is: 1,542.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.71 : 2,859.18 = 1,028.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.71/2,859.18 = 1,028.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.71x = 2,859.18 × 1,028.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.71x = 2,941,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,941,924.67/1,906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.93

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