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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574.63, 3,860.55 and 907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574.63, 3,860.55 and 907.92 is: 1,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574.63 : 3,860.55 = 907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574.63/3,860.55 = 907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574.63x = 3,860.55 × 907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574.63x = 3,505,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,070.56/2,574.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.39

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