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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.78, 4,360.16 and 826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.78, 4,360.16 and 826.74 is: 1,240.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.78 : 4,360.16 = 826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.78/4,360.16 = 826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.78x = 4,360.16 × 826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.78x = 3,604,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,604,714.54/2,906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.11

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