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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.02, 4,009.41 and 1,771.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.02, 4,009.41 and 1,771.93 is: 2,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.02 : 4,009.41 = 1,771.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.02/4,009.41 = 1,771.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.02x = 4,009.41 × 1,771.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.02x = 7,104,393.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,104,393.86/2,906.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.72

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