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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.50, 3,947.27 and 900.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.50, 3,947.27 and 900.14 is: 1,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.50 : 3,947.27 = 900.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.50/3,947.27 = 900.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.50x = 3,947.27 × 900.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.50x = 3,553,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,091.12/2,631.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.22

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