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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.28, 4,010.40 and 1,711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.28, 4,010.40 and 1,711.44 is: 2,361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.28 : 4,010.40 = 1,711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.28/4,010.40 = 1,711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.28x = 4,010.40 × 1,711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.28x = 6,863,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,863,558.98/2,906.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,361.63

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