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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.86, 2,860.61 and 608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.86, 2,860.61 and 608.25 is: 912.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.86 : 2,860.61 = 608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.86/2,860.61 = 608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.86x = 2,860.61 × 608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.86x = 1,739,962.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,962.99/1,906.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.48

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