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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.77, 2,860.97 and 866.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.77, 2,860.97 and 866.73 is: 1,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.77 : 2,860.97 = 866.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.77/2,860.97 = 866.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.77x = 2,860.97 × 866.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.77x = 2,479,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,684.19/1,906.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.46

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