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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.54, 2,862.93 and 1,361.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.54, 2,862.93 and 1,361.06 is: 2,042.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.54 : 2,862.93 = 1,361.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.54/2,862.93 = 1,361.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.54x = 2,862.93 × 1,361.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.54x = 3,896,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,619.51/1,907.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.75

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