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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,661.02, 3,991.82 and 906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,661.02, 3,991.82 and 906.20 is: 1,359.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,661.02 : 3,991.82 = 906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,661.02/3,991.82 = 906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,661.02x = 3,991.82 × 906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,661.02x = 3,617,362.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,362.79/2,661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.39

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