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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.83, 4,212.17 and 907.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.83, 4,212.17 and 907.52 is: 1,361.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.83 : 4,212.17 = 907.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.83/4,212.17 = 907.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.83x = 4,212.17 × 907.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.83x = 3,822,602.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822,602.92/2,807.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.41

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