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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.24, 4,321.82 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.24, 4,321.82 and 907.50 is: 1,360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.24 : 4,321.82 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.24/4,321.82 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.24x = 4,321.82 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.24x = 3,922,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,051.65/2,882.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.77

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