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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.76, 3,004.10 and 906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.76, 3,004.10 and 906.34 is: 1,359.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.76 : 3,004.10 = 906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.76/3,004.10 = 906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.76x = 3,004.10 × 906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.76x = 2,722,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,735.99/2,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.49

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