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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.70, 4,360.45 and 1,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.70, 4,360.45 and 1,263.20 is: 1,894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.70 : 4,360.45 = 1,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.70/4,360.45 = 1,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.70x = 4,360.45 × 1,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.70x = 5,508,120.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,508,120.44/2,906.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,894.97

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