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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,006.90, 4,508.97 and 926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,006.90, 4,508.97 and 926.18 is: 1,388.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,006.90 : 4,508.97 = 926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,006.90/4,508.97 = 926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,006.90x = 4,508.97 × 926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,006.90x = 4,176,117.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,176,117.83/3,006.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.84

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