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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.03, 4,020.88 and 2,533.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.03, 4,020.88 and 2,533.79 is: 3,505.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.03 : 4,020.88 = 2,533.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.03/4,020.88 = 2,533.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.03x = 4,020.88 × 2,533.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.03x = 10,188,065.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,188,065.54/2,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.84

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