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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.27, 3,991.88 and 906.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.27, 3,991.88 and 906.39 is: 1,359.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.27 : 3,991.88 = 906.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.27/3,991.88 = 906.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.27x = 3,991.88 × 906.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.27x = 3,618,202.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,202.38/2,662.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.07

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