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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.80, 2,863.44 and 1,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.80, 2,863.44 and 1,042.80 is: 1,565.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.80 : 2,863.44 = 1,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.80/2,863.44 = 1,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.80x = 2,863.44 × 1,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.80x = 2,985,995.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,995.23/1,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.97

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