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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.91, 3,991.83 and 905.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.91, 3,991.83 and 905.82 is: 1,358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.91 : 3,991.83 = 905.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.91/3,991.83 = 905.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.91x = 3,991.83 × 905.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.91x = 3,615,879.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,879.45/2,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.89

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