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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.52, 4,283.94 and 907.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.52, 4,283.94 and 907.71 is: 1,361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.52 : 4,283.94 = 907.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.52/4,283.94 = 907.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.52x = 4,283.94 × 907.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.52x = 3,888,575.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,575.18/2,855.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.77

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