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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.76, 2,858.16 and 980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.76, 2,858.16 and 980.26 is: 1,469.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.76 : 2,858.16 = 980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.76/2,858.16 = 980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.76x = 2,858.16 × 980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.76x = 2,801,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,732.78/1,906.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.37

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