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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.48, 4,332.34 and 2,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.48, 4,332.34 and 2,673.20 is: 3,984.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.48 : 4,332.34 = 2,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.48/4,332.34 = 2,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.48x = 4,332.34 × 2,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.48x = 11,581,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,581,211.29/2,906.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.62

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