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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.84, 4,282.50 and 907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.84, 4,282.50 and 907.24 is: 1,360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.84 : 4,282.50 = 907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.84/4,282.50 = 907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.84x = 4,282.50 × 907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.84x = 3,885,255.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,255.30/2,854.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.94

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