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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.44, 4,357.92 and 1,264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.44, 4,357.92 and 1,264.76 is: 1,895.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.44 : 4,357.92 = 1,264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.44/4,357.92 = 1,264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.44x = 4,357.92 × 1,264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.44x = 5,511,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511,722.90/2,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.73

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