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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.45, 4,357.62 and 1,262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.45, 4,357.62 and 1,262.07 is: 1,891.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.45 : 4,357.62 = 1,262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.45/4,357.62 = 1,262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.45x = 4,357.62 × 1,262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.45x = 5,499,621.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,499,621.47/2,907.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.56

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