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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.29, 4,377.31 and 2,562.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.29, 4,377.31 and 2,562.84 is: 3,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.29 : 4,377.31 = 2,562.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.29/4,377.31 = 2,562.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.29x = 4,377.31 × 2,562.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.29x = 11,218,338.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,218,338.75/2,907.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.69

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