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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,572.85, 3,858.96 and 906.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,572.85, 3,858.96 and 906.68 is: 1,359.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,572.85 : 3,858.96 = 906.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,572.85/3,858.96 = 906.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,572.85x = 3,858.96 × 906.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,572.85x = 3,498,841.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,841.85/2,572.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.91

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