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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.79, 3,005.21 and 906.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.79, 3,005.21 and 906.55 is: 1,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.79 : 3,005.21 = 906.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.79/3,005.21 = 906.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.79x = 3,005.21 × 906.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.79x = 2,724,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,373.13/2,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.29

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