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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.19, 4,282.35 and 907.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.19, 4,282.35 and 907.14 is: 1,360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.19 : 4,282.35 = 907.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.19/4,282.35 = 907.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.19x = 4,282.35 × 907.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.19x = 3,884,690.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,690.98/2,855.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.57

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