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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.79, 4,360.49 and 931.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.79, 4,360.49 and 931.73 is: 1,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.79 : 4,360.49 = 931.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.79/4,360.49 = 931.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.79x = 4,360.49 × 931.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.79x = 4,062,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,772.89/2,906.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.68

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