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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.07, 4,355.45 and 1,442.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.07, 4,355.45 and 1,442.60 is: 2,162.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.07 : 4,355.45 = 1,442.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.07/4,355.45 = 1,442.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.07x = 4,355.45 × 1,442.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.07x = 6,283,172.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,172.17/2,906.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.09

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