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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.08, 4,480.62 and 907.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.08, 4,480.62 and 907.08 is: 1,360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.08 : 4,480.62 = 907.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.08/4,480.62 = 907.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.08x = 4,480.62 × 907.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.08x = 4,064,280.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,280.79/2,987.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.62

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