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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,879.13, 4,318.80 and 906.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,879.13, 4,318.80 and 906.10 is: 1,359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,879.13 : 4,318.80 = 906.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,879.13/4,318.80 = 906.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,879.13x = 4,318.80 × 906.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,879.13x = 3,913,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913,264.68/2,879.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.18

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