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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.59, 4,320.83 and 906.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.59, 4,320.83 and 906.85 is: 1,359.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.59 : 4,320.83 = 906.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.59/4,320.83 = 906.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.59x = 4,320.83 × 906.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.59x = 3,918,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,328.05/2,881.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.78

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