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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.71, 5,059.41 and 907.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.71, 5,059.41 and 907.55 is: 1,361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.71 : 5,059.41 = 907.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.71/5,059.41 = 907.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.71x = 5,059.41 × 907.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.71x = 4,591,667.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,667.55/3,372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.42

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