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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.16, 4,358.96 and 826.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.16, 4,358.96 and 826.15 is: 1,239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.16 : 4,358.96 = 826.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.16/4,358.96 = 826.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.16x = 4,358.96 × 826.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.16x = 3,601,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,128.88/2,906.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.14

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