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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,907.94, 2,861.23 and 867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,907.94, 2,861.23 and 867.07 is: 1,300.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,907.94 : 2,861.23 = 867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,907.94/2,861.23 = 867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,907.94x = 2,861.23 × 867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,907.94x = 2,480,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,886.70/1,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.30

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