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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.36, 3,582.90 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.36, 3,582.90 and 907.50 is: 1,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.36 : 3,582.90 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.36/3,582.90 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.36x = 3,582.90 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.36x = 3,251,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,251,481.75/2,388.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.39

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