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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.35, 4,361.85 and 1,151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.35, 4,361.85 and 1,151.27 is: 1,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.35 : 4,361.85 = 1,151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.35/4,361.85 = 1,151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.35x = 4,361.85 × 1,151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.35x = 5,021,645.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,645.24/2,907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.23

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