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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.43, 4,283.10 and 907.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.43, 4,283.10 and 907.61 is: 1,361.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.43 : 4,283.10 = 907.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.43/4,283.10 = 907.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.43x = 4,283.10 × 907.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.43x = 3,887,362.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,362.98/2,855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.39

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