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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.08, 4,360.55 and 715.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.08, 4,360.55 and 715.83 is: 1,073.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.08 : 4,360.55 = 715.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.08/4,360.55 = 715.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.08x = 4,360.55 × 715.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.08x = 3,121,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,412.51/2,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.73

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