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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.17, 3,551.06 and 906.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.17, 3,551.06 and 906.14 is: 1,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.17 : 3,551.06 = 906.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.17/3,551.06 = 906.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.17x = 3,551.06 × 906.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.17x = 3,217,742.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,742.02/2,367.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.32

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