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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,906.99, 2,631.61 and 1,067.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,906.99, 2,631.61 and 1,067.72 is: 1,473.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,906.99 : 2,631.61 = 1,067.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,906.99/2,631.61 = 1,067.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,906.99x = 2,631.61 × 1,067.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,906.99x = 2,809,826.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,826.54/1,906.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.44

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