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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372.85, 5,059.27 and 907.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372.85, 5,059.27 and 907.67 is: 1,361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372.85 : 5,059.27 = 907.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372.85/5,059.27 = 907.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372.85x = 5,059.27 × 907.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372.85x = 4,592,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,147.60/3,372.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.50

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