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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.78, 3,114.88 and 1,906.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.78, 3,114.88 and 1,906.21 is: 2,627.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.78 : 3,114.88 = 1,906.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.78/3,114.88 = 1,906.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.78x = 3,114.88 × 1,906.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.78x = 5,937,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,615.40/2,259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.52

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