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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.94, 4,283.01 and 907.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.94, 4,283.01 and 907.07 is: 1,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.94 : 4,283.01 = 907.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.94/4,283.01 = 907.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.94x = 4,283.01 × 907.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.94x = 3,884,968.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,968.47/2,854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.79

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