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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.50, 3,116.54 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.50, 3,116.54 and 907.76 is: 1,360.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.50 : 3,116.54 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.50/3,116.54 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.50x = 3,116.54 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.50x = 2,829,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,080.41/2,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.47

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