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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.70, 3,731.57 and 907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.70, 3,731.57 and 907.55 is: 1,361.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.70 : 3,731.57 = 907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.70/3,731.57 = 907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.70x = 3,731.57 × 907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.70x = 3,386,585.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,585.80/2,487.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.33

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