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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.05, 4,359.11 and 826.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.05, 4,359.11 and 826.10 is: 1,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.05 : 4,359.11 = 826.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.05/4,359.11 = 826.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.05x = 4,359.11 × 826.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.05x = 3,601,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,056.64/2,906.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.16

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