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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.23, 4,360.85 and 715.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.23, 4,360.85 and 715.96 is: 1,073.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.23 : 4,360.85 = 715.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.23/4,360.85 = 715.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.23x = 4,360.85 × 715.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.23x = 3,122,182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,182.37/2,907.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.94

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