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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.05, 4,357.33 and 2,256.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.05, 4,357.33 and 2,256.17 is: 3,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.05 : 4,357.33 = 2,256.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.05/4,357.33 = 2,256.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.05x = 4,357.33 × 2,256.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.05x = 9,830,877.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,830,877.23/2,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.74

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