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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.33, 3,481.46 and 1,907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.33, 3,481.46 and 1,907.27 is: 2,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.33 : 3,481.46 = 1,907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.33/3,481.46 = 1,907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.33x = 3,481.46 × 1,907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.33x = 6,640,057.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,640,057.27/2,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.40

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