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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.52, 4,359.74 and 715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.52, 4,359.74 and 715.26 is: 1,072.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.52 : 4,359.74 = 715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.52/4,359.74 = 715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.52x = 4,359.74 × 715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.52x = 3,118,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,344.06/2,906.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.88

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