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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.72, 4,282.24 and 907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.72, 4,282.24 and 907.08 is: 1,360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.72 : 4,282.24 = 907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.72/4,282.24 = 907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.72x = 4,282.24 × 907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.72x = 3,884,334.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,334.26/2,854.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.67

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