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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.92, 3,146.82 and 1,906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.92, 3,146.82 and 1,906.25 is: 2,631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.92 : 3,146.82 = 1,906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.92/3,146.82 = 1,906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.92x = 3,146.82 × 1,906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.92x = 5,998,625.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,998,625.63/2,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,631.07

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