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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.22, 4,007.73 and 2,207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.22, 4,007.73 and 2,207.38 is: 3,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.22 : 4,007.73 = 2,207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.22/4,007.73 = 2,207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.22x = 4,007.73 × 2,207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.22x = 8,846,583.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,846,583.05/2,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.97

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