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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,205.59, 3,307.98 and 907.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,205.59, 3,307.98 and 907.16 is: 1,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,205.59 : 3,307.98 = 907.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,205.59/3,307.98 = 907.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,205.59x = 3,307.98 × 907.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,205.59x = 3,000,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,867.14/2,205.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.57

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