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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.64, 3,117.02 and 907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.64, 3,117.02 and 907.74 is: 1,361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.64 : 3,117.02 = 907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.64/3,117.02 = 907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.64x = 3,117.02 × 907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.64x = 2,829,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,443.73/2,077.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.85

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