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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.97, 2,630.66 and 1,120.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.97, 2,630.66 and 1,120.50 is: 1,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.97 : 2,630.66 = 1,120.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.97/2,630.66 = 1,120.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.97x = 2,630.66 × 1,120.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.97x = 2,947,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,947,648.93/1,906.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.73

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