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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.40, 4,871.10 and 907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.40, 4,871.10 and 907.40 is: 1,361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.40 : 4,871.10 = 907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.40/4,871.10 = 907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.40x = 4,871.10 × 907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.40x = 4,420,036.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,036.14/3,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.10

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