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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.82, 4,363.31 and 1,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.82, 4,363.31 and 1,264.38 is: 1,897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.82 : 4,363.31 = 1,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.82/4,363.31 = 1,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.82x = 4,363.31 × 1,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.82x = 5,516,881.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516,881.90/2,907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.26

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