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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.61, 4,360.22 and 931.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.61, 4,360.22 and 931.76 is: 1,397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.61 : 4,360.22 = 931.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.61/4,360.22 = 931.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.61x = 4,360.22 × 931.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.61x = 4,062,652.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,652.13/2,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.73

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