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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.72, 2,860.31 and 673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.72, 2,860.31 and 673.89 is: 1,010.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.72 : 2,860.31 = 673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.72/2,860.31 = 673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.72x = 2,860.31 × 673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.72x = 1,927,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,525.26/1,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.91

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