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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.93, 2,630.57 and 1,440.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.93, 2,630.57 and 1,440.37 is: 1,986.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.93 : 2,630.57 = 1,440.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.93/2,630.57 = 1,440.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.93x = 2,630.57 × 1,440.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.93x = 3,788,986.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,788,986.91/1,906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,986.96

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