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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.98, 4,360.68 and 1,175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.98, 4,360.68 and 1,175.56 is: 1,763.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.98 : 4,360.68 = 1,175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.98/4,360.68 = 1,175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.98x = 4,360.68 × 1,175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.98x = 5,126,240.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,240.98/2,906.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.42

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