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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.93, 2,634.18 and 1,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.93, 2,634.18 and 1,058.17 is: 1,460.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.93 : 2,634.18 = 1,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.93/2,634.18 = 1,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.93x = 2,634.18 × 1,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.93x = 2,787,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,410.25/1,908.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.20

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