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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.74, 2,857.68 and 865.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.74, 2,857.68 and 865.26 is: 1,296.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.74 : 2,857.68 = 865.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.74/2,857.68 = 865.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.74x = 2,857.68 × 865.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.74x = 2,472,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,636.20/1,906.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.79

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