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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.12, 2,861.32 and 752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.12, 2,861.32 and 752.24 is: 1,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.12 : 2,861.32 = 752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.12/2,861.32 = 752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.12x = 2,861.32 × 752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.12x = 2,152,399.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,399.36/1,907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.61

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