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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.71, 4,360.68 and 905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.71, 4,360.68 and 905.36 is: 1,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.71 : 4,360.68 = 905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.71/4,360.68 = 905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.71x = 4,360.68 × 905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.71x = 3,947,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947,985.24/2,906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.23

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