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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,278.15, 4,916.67 and 905.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,278.15, 4,916.67 and 905.66 is: 1,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,278.15 : 4,916.67 = 905.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,278.15/4,916.67 = 905.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,278.15x = 4,916.67 × 905.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,278.15x = 4,452,831.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,831.35/3,278.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.34

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