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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.79, 4,012.51 and 2,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.79, 4,012.51 and 2,023.10 is: 2,792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.79 : 4,012.51 = 2,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.79/4,012.51 = 2,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.79x = 4,012.51 × 2,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.79x = 8,117,708.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117,708.98/2,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,792.67

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