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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,887.90, 4,331.08 and 807.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,887.90, 4,331.08 and 807.77 is: 1,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,887.90 : 4,331.08 = 807.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,887.90/4,331.08 = 807.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,887.90x = 4,331.08 × 807.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,887.90x = 3,498,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498,525.30/2,887.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.44

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