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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.35, 4,283.71 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.35, 4,283.71 and 907.56 is: 1,361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.35 : 4,283.71 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.35/4,283.71 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.35x = 4,283.71 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.35x = 3,887,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,723.85/2,855.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.56

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