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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.26, 3,004.48 and 906.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.26, 3,004.48 and 906.54 is: 1,360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.26 : 3,004.48 = 906.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.26/3,004.48 = 906.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.26x = 3,004.48 × 906.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.26x = 2,723,681.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,681.30/2,002.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.30

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