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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.56, 3,580.79 and 906.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.56, 3,580.79 and 906.95 is: 1,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.56 : 3,580.79 = 906.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.56/3,580.79 = 906.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.56x = 3,580.79 × 906.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.56x = 3,247,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,597.49/2,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.65

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