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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.71, 3,948.10 and 900.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.71, 3,948.10 and 900.47 is: 1,350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.71 : 3,948.10 = 900.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.71/3,948.10 = 900.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.71x = 3,948.10 × 900.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.71x = 3,555,125.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,125.87/2,631.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.88

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