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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.35, 4,480.65 and 907.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.35, 4,480.65 and 907.27 is: 1,360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.35 : 4,480.65 = 907.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.35/4,480.65 = 907.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.35x = 4,480.65 × 907.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.35x = 4,065,148.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,148.12/2,987.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.79

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