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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.95, 2,860.42 and 1,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.95, 2,860.42 and 1,252.96 is: 1,879.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.95 : 2,860.42 = 1,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.95/2,860.42 = 1,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.95x = 2,860.42 × 1,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.95x = 3,583,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,991.84/1,906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.44

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