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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.33, 4,359.96 and 1,811.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.33, 4,359.96 and 1,811.88 is: 2,718.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.33 : 4,359.96 = 1,811.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.33/4,359.96 = 1,811.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.33x = 4,359.96 × 1,811.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.33x = 7,899,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,899,724.32/2,906.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.11

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