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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.89, 4,358.58 and 1,031.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.89, 4,358.58 and 1,031.86 is: 1,547.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.89 : 4,358.58 = 1,031.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.89/4,358.58 = 1,031.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.89x = 4,358.58 × 1,031.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.89x = 4,497,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497,466.90/2,906.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.18

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