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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.58, 4,010.67 and 2,197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.58, 4,010.67 and 2,197.38 is: 3,032.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.58 : 4,010.67 = 2,197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.58/4,010.67 = 2,197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.58x = 4,010.67 × 2,197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.58x = 8,812,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812,966.04/2,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.07

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