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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.85, 3,004.25 and 906.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.85, 3,004.25 and 906.45 is: 1,359.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.85 : 3,004.25 = 906.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.85/3,004.25 = 906.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.85x = 3,004.25 × 906.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.85x = 2,723,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,197.88/2,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.66

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