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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.92, 2,860.54 and 608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.92, 2,860.54 and 608.12 is: 912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.92 : 2,860.54 = 608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.92/2,860.54 = 608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.92x = 2,860.54 × 608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.92x = 1,739,551.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,551.58/1,906.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.23

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