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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.06, 4,005.30 and 915.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.06, 4,005.30 and 915.90 is: 1,373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.06 : 4,005.30 = 915.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.06/4,005.30 = 915.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.06x = 4,005.30 × 915.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.06x = 3,668,454.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,454.27/2,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.92

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