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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.50, 3,441.39 and 1,906.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.50, 3,441.39 and 1,906.99 is: 2,860.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.50 : 3,441.39 = 1,906.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.50/3,441.39 = 1,906.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.50x = 3,441.39 × 1,906.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.50x = 6,562,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562,696.32/2,294.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.19

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