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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.10, 4,283.40 and 907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.10, 4,283.40 and 907.30 is: 1,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.10 : 4,283.40 = 907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.10/4,283.40 = 907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.10x = 4,283.40 × 907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.10x = 3,886,328.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,328.82/2,855.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.19

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