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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.86, 3,994.85 and 907.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.86, 3,994.85 and 907.73 is: 1,361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.86 : 3,994.85 = 907.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.86/3,994.85 = 907.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.86x = 3,994.85 × 907.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.86x = 3,626,220.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,220.68/2,662.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.78

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