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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.30, 4,283.09 and 907.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.30, 4,283.09 and 907.32 is: 1,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.30 : 4,283.09 = 907.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.30/4,283.09 = 907.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.30x = 4,283.09 × 907.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.30x = 3,886,128.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,886,128.68/2,855.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.03

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