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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.03, 4,360.51 and 715.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.03, 4,360.51 and 715.78 is: 1,073.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.03 : 4,360.51 = 715.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.03/4,360.51 = 715.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.03x = 4,360.51 × 715.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.03x = 3,121,166.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,166.74/2,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.66

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