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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.01, 2,859.70 and 810.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.01, 2,859.70 and 810.07 is: 1,214.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.01 : 2,859.70 = 810.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.01/2,859.70 = 810.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.01x = 2,859.70 × 810.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.01x = 2,316,548.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316,548.00/1,908.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.12

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