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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.15, 4,360.74 and 715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.15, 4,360.74 and 715.86 is: 1,073.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.15 : 4,360.74 = 715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.15/4,360.74 = 715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.15x = 4,360.74 × 715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.15x = 3,121,677.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,677.55/2,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.79

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