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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259.72, 3,388.71 and 906.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259.72, 3,388.71 and 906.92 is: 1,360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259.72 : 3,388.71 = 906.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259.72/3,388.71 = 906.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259.72x = 3,388.71 × 906.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259.72x = 3,073,271.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,271.93/2,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.02

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