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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.78, 3,005.76 and 907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.78, 3,005.76 and 907.40 is: 1,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.78 : 3,005.76 = 907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.78/3,005.76 = 907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.78x = 3,005.76 × 907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.78x = 2,727,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,727,426.62/2,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.14

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