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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387.84, 3,581.58 and 906.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387.84, 3,581.58 and 906.44 is: 1,359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387.84 : 3,581.58 = 906.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387.84/3,581.58 = 906.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387.84x = 3,581.58 × 906.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387.84x = 3,246,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,246,469.47/2,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.59

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