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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.33, 3,237.26 and 907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.33, 3,237.26 and 907.82 is: 1,362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.33 : 3,237.26 = 907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.33/3,237.26 = 907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.33x = 3,237.26 × 907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.33x = 2,938,849.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,849.37/2,157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.26

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