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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.71, 2,860.05 and 1,029.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.71, 2,860.05 and 1,029.93 is: 1,544.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.71 : 2,860.05 = 1,029.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.71/2,860.05 = 1,029.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.71x = 2,860.05 × 1,029.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.71x = 2,945,651.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,651.30/1,906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.89

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