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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,003.90, 3,007.20 and 907.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,003.90, 3,007.20 and 907.70 is: 1,362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,003.90 : 3,007.20 = 907.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,003.90/3,007.20 = 907.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,003.90x = 3,007.20 × 907.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,003.90x = 2,729,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,635.44/2,003.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.16

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