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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.36, 4,357.02 and 1,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.36, 4,357.02 and 1,262.96 is: 1,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.36 : 4,357.02 = 1,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.36/4,357.02 = 1,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.36x = 4,357.02 × 1,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.36x = 5,502,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502,741.98/2,906.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.34

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