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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.30, 4,479.82 and 906.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.30, 4,479.82 and 906.70 is: 1,359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.30 : 4,479.82 = 906.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.30/4,479.82 = 906.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.30x = 4,479.82 × 906.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.30x = 4,061,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,852.79/2,987.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.71

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