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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.67, 4,284.14 and 907.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.67, 4,284.14 and 907.75 is: 1,361.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.67 : 4,284.14 = 907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.67/4,284.14 = 907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.67x = 4,284.14 × 907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.67x = 3,888,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,928.09/2,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.83

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