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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.52, 4,361.24 and 855.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.52, 4,361.24 and 855.52 is: 1,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.52 : 4,361.24 = 855.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.52/4,361.24 = 855.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.52x = 4,361.24 × 855.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.52x = 3,731,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,128.04/2,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.27

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