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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.36, 4,480.84 and 907.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.36, 4,480.84 and 907.44 is: 1,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.36 : 4,480.84 = 907.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.36/4,480.84 = 907.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.36x = 4,480.84 × 907.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.36x = 4,066,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,093.45/2,987.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.10

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