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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.72, 3,551.58 and 906.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.72, 3,551.58 and 906.87 is: 1,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.72 : 3,551.58 = 906.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.72/3,551.58 = 906.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.72x = 3,551.58 × 906.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.72x = 3,220,830.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,830.23/2,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.31

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