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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.42, 4,822.41 and 907.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.42, 4,822.41 and 907.10 is: 1,360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.42 : 4,822.41 = 907.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.42/4,822.41 = 907.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.42x = 4,822.41 × 907.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.42x = 4,374,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374,408.11/3,215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.45

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