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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,247.74, 4,871.12 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,247.74, 4,871.12 and 907.50 is: 1,361.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,247.74 : 4,871.12 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,247.74/4,871.12 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,247.74x = 4,871.12 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,247.74x = 4,420,536.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,536.86/3,247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.11

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