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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.02, 4,360.54 and 715.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.02, 4,360.54 and 715.80 is: 1,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.02 : 4,360.54 = 715.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.02/4,360.54 = 715.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.02x = 4,360.54 × 715.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.02x = 3,121,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,274.53/2,907.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.70

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