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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.02, 3,993.32 and 907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.02, 3,993.32 and 907.20 is: 1,360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.02 : 3,993.32 = 907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.02/3,993.32 = 907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.02x = 3,993.32 × 907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.02x = 3,622,739.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,622,739.90/2,662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.90

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