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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,215.92, 4,823.15 and 907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,215.92, 4,823.15 and 907.60 is: 1,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,215.92 : 4,823.15 = 907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,215.92/4,823.15 = 907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,215.92x = 4,823.15 × 907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,215.92x = 4,377,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,490.94/3,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.19

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