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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882.59, 4,322.33 and 907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882.59, 4,322.33 and 907.85 is: 1,361.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882.59 : 4,322.33 = 907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882.59/4,322.33 = 907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882.59x = 4,322.33 × 907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882.59x = 3,924,027.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,027.29/2,882.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.29

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