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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.60, 4,284.15 and 907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.60, 4,284.15 and 907.80 is: 1,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.60 : 4,284.15 = 907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.60/4,284.15 = 907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.60x = 4,284.15 × 907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.60x = 3,889,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,151.37/2,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.94

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