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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854.98, 4,281.96 and 907.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854.98, 4,281.96 and 907.62 is: 1,361.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854.98 : 4,281.96 = 907.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854.98/4,281.96 = 907.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854.98x = 4,281.96 × 907.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854.98x = 3,886,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,392.54/2,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.27

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