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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.72, 5,059.42 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.72, 5,059.42 and 907.56 is: 1,361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.72 : 5,059.42 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.72/5,059.42 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.72x = 5,059.42 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.72x = 4,591,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,727.22/3,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.43

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