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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.29, 3,237.15 and 907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.29, 3,237.15 and 907.76 is: 1,362.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.29 : 3,237.15 = 907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.29/3,237.15 = 907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.29x = 3,237.15 × 907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.29x = 2,938,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,539.10/2,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.15

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