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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.46, 3,307.56 and 906.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.46, 3,307.56 and 906.63 is: 1,359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.46 : 3,307.56 = 906.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.46/3,307.56 = 906.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.46x = 3,307.56 × 906.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.46x = 2,998,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,733.12/2,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.69

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