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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.49, 4,359.75 and 715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.49, 4,359.75 and 715.24 is: 1,072.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.49 : 4,359.75 = 715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.49/4,359.75 = 715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.49x = 4,359.75 × 715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.49x = 3,118,267.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,267.59/2,906.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.86

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