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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.91, 2,860.36 and 608.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.91, 2,860.36 and 608.34 is: 912.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.91 : 2,860.36 = 608.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.91/2,860.36 = 608.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.91x = 2,860.36 × 608.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.91x = 1,740,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,084.03/1,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.52

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