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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.38, 4,338.33 and 2,557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.38, 4,338.33 and 2,557.46 is: 3,816.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.38 : 4,338.33 = 2,557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.38/4,338.33 = 2,557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.38x = 4,338.33 × 2,557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.38x = 11,095,092.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,095,092.65/2,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.18

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