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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.45, 4,282.35 and 906.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.45, 4,282.35 and 906.67 is: 1,360.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.45 : 4,282.35 = 906.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.45/4,282.35 = 906.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.45x = 4,282.35 × 906.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.45x = 3,882,678.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,678.27/2,854.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.22

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