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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.11, 4,480.94 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.11, 4,480.94 and 907.12 is: 1,360.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.11 : 4,480.94 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.11/4,480.94 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.11x = 4,480.94 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.11x = 4,064,750.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,750.29/2,987.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.76

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