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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.39, 4,359.87 and 1,152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.39, 4,359.87 and 1,152.12 is: 1,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.39 : 4,359.87 = 1,152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.39/4,359.87 = 1,152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.39x = 4,359.87 × 1,152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.39x = 5,023,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,093.42/2,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.70

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