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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,638.96, 2,460.28 and 909.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,638.96, 2,460.28 and 909.96 is: 1,365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,638.96 : 2,460.28 = 909.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,638.96/2,460.28 = 909.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,638.96x = 2,460.28 × 909.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,638.96x = 2,238,756.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,756.39/1,638.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.96

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