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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.64, 4,281.86 and 906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.64, 4,281.86 and 906.90 is: 1,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.64 : 4,281.86 = 906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.64/4,281.86 = 906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.64x = 4,281.86 × 906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.64x = 3,883,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,205.04/2,854.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.31

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