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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.60, 4,510.03 and 926.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.60, 4,510.03 and 926.45 is: 1,389.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.60 : 4,510.03 = 926.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.60/4,510.03 = 926.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.60x = 4,510.03 × 926.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.60x = 4,178,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178,317.29/3,006.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.72

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