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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.93, 4,282.35 and 907.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.93, 4,282.35 and 907.11 is: 1,360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.93 : 4,282.35 = 907.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.93/4,282.35 = 907.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.93x = 4,282.35 × 907.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.93x = 3,884,562.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,562.51/2,854.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.65

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