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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.87, 4,011.53 and 1,647.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.87, 4,011.53 and 1,647.86 is: 2,274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.87 : 4,011.53 = 1,647.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.87/4,011.53 = 1,647.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.87x = 4,011.53 × 1,647.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.87x = 6,610,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,610,411.53/2,906.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,274.07

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