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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.10, 2,860.92 and 867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.10, 2,860.92 and 867.06 is: 1,300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.10 : 2,860.92 = 867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.10/2,860.92 = 867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.10x = 2,860.92 × 867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.10x = 2,480,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,589.30/1,907.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.71

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