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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.85, 4,353.39 and 2,212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.85, 4,353.39 and 2,212.68 is: 3,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.85 : 4,353.39 = 2,212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.85/4,353.39 = 2,212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.85x = 4,353.39 × 2,212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.85x = 9,632,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632,658.99/2,906.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.78

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