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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,206.89, 3,307.82 and 906.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,206.89, 3,307.82 and 906.75 is: 1,359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,206.89 : 3,307.82 = 906.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,206.89/3,307.82 = 906.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,206.89x = 3,307.82 × 906.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,206.89x = 2,999,361.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,361.25/2,206.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.09

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