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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.99, 4,361.98 and 855.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.99, 4,361.98 and 855.99 is: 1,283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.99 : 4,361.98 = 855.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.99/4,361.98 = 855.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.99x = 4,361.98 × 855.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.99x = 3,733,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,824.31/2,907.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.99

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