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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.67, 4,360.31 and 931.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.67, 4,360.31 and 931.82 is: 1,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.67 : 4,360.31 = 931.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.67/4,360.31 = 931.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.67x = 4,360.31 × 931.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.67x = 4,063,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,001.10/2,906.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.82

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