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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,389.56, 3,582.29 and 907.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,389.56, 3,582.29 and 907.95 is: 1,361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,389.56 : 3,582.29 = 907.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,389.56/3,582.29 = 907.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,389.56x = 3,582.29 × 907.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,389.56x = 3,252,540.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,252,540.21/2,389.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.15

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