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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.94, 4,361.53 and 1,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.94, 4,361.53 and 1,154.24 is: 1,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.94 : 4,361.53 = 1,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.94/4,361.53 = 1,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.94x = 4,361.53 × 1,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.94x = 5,034,252.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034,252.39/2,907.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.21

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