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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.02, 4,360.53 and 715.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.02, 4,360.53 and 715.79 is: 1,073.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.02 : 4,360.53 = 715.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.02/4,360.53 = 715.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.02x = 4,360.53 × 715.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.02x = 3,121,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,223.77/2,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.69

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