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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.81, 4,283.72 and 1,007.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.81, 4,283.72 and 1,007.07 is: 1,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.81 : 4,283.72 = 1,007.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.81/4,283.72 = 1,007.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.81x = 4,283.72 × 1,007.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.81x = 4,314,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,005.90/2,855.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.61

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