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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.63, 4,282.10 and 906.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.63, 4,282.10 and 906.99 is: 1,360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.63 : 4,282.10 = 906.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.63/4,282.10 = 906.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.63x = 4,282.10 × 906.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.63x = 3,883,821.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,821.88/2,854.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.53

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