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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.32, 4,359.50 and 715.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.32, 4,359.50 and 715.05 is: 1,072.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.32 : 4,359.50 = 715.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.32/4,359.50 = 715.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.32x = 4,359.50 × 715.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.32x = 3,117,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,260.48/2,906.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.58

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