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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.51, 4,359.10 and 826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.51, 4,359.10 and 826.73 is: 1,239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.51 : 4,359.10 = 826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.51/4,359.10 = 826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.51x = 4,359.10 × 826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.51x = 3,603,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,798.74/2,906.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.91

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