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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.41, 4,281.83 and 906.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.41, 4,281.83 and 906.63 is: 1,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.41 : 4,281.83 = 906.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.41/4,281.83 = 906.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.41x = 4,281.83 × 906.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.41x = 3,882,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,018.34/2,854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.01

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