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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,987.72, 4,482.55 and 907.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,987.72, 4,482.55 and 907.80 is: 1,362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,987.72 : 4,482.55 = 907.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,987.72/4,482.55 = 907.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,987.72x = 4,482.55 × 907.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,987.72x = 4,069,258.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,258.89/2,987.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.00

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