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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,085.83, 4,255.94 and 1,906.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,085.83, 4,255.94 and 1,906.07 is: 2,628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,085.83 : 4,255.94 = 1,906.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,085.83/4,255.94 = 1,906.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,085.83x = 4,255.94 × 1,906.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,085.83x = 8,112,103.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,112,103.04/3,085.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,628.82

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