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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,246.90, 4,870.99 and 907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,246.90, 4,870.99 and 907.57 is: 1,361.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,246.90 : 4,870.99 = 907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,246.90/4,870.99 = 907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,246.90x = 4,870.99 × 907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,246.90x = 4,420,764.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,764.39/3,246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.53

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