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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.38, 4,331.10 and 807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.38, 4,331.10 and 807.39 is: 1,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.38 : 4,331.10 = 807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.38/4,331.10 = 807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.38x = 4,331.10 × 807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.38x = 3,496,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496,886.83/2,887.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.09

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