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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.44, 3,551.78 and 907.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.44, 3,551.78 and 907.02 is: 1,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.44 : 3,551.78 = 907.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.44/3,551.78 = 907.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.44x = 3,551.78 × 907.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.44x = 3,221,535.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,535.50/2,367.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.77

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