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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,069.46, 3,106.38 and 916.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,069.46, 3,106.38 and 916.02 is: 1,375.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,069.46 : 3,106.38 = 916.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,069.46/3,106.38 = 916.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,069.46x = 3,106.38 × 916.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,069.46x = 2,845,506.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,845,506.21/2,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.00

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