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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,881.82, 4,323.31 and 907.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,881.82, 4,323.31 and 907.75 is: 1,361.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,881.82 : 4,323.31 = 907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,881.82/4,323.31 = 907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,881.82x = 4,323.31 × 907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,881.82x = 3,924,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,502.44/2,881.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.81

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