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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.96, 3,004.44 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.96, 3,004.44 and 907.12 is: 1,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.96 : 3,004.44 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.96/3,004.44 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.96x = 3,004.44 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.96x = 2,725,387.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,387.61/2,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.68

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