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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.44, 4,360.42 and 1,263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.44, 4,360.42 and 1,263.30 is: 1,895.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.44 : 4,360.42 = 1,263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.44/4,360.42 = 1,263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.44x = 4,360.42 × 1,263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.44x = 5,508,518.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,518.59/2,906.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.28

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