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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.92, 3,991.82 and 906.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.92, 3,991.82 and 906.03 is: 1,359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.92 : 3,991.82 = 906.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.92/3,991.82 = 906.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.92x = 3,991.82 × 906.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.92x = 3,616,708.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,616,708.67/2,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.19

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