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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.24, 3,004.00 and 906.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.24, 3,004.00 and 906.31 is: 1,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.24 : 3,004.00 = 906.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.24/3,004.00 = 906.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.24x = 3,004.00 × 906.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.24x = 2,722,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,535.69/2,002.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.75

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