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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.97, 4,282.97 and 906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.97, 4,282.97 and 906.72 is: 1,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.97 : 4,282.97 = 906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.97/4,282.97 = 906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.97x = 4,282.97 × 906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.97x = 3,883,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,454.56/2,854.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.24

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