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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,631.88, 3,948.42 and 900.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,631.88, 3,948.42 and 900.50 is: 1,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,631.88 : 3,948.42 = 900.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,631.88/3,948.42 = 900.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,631.88x = 3,948.42 × 900.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,631.88x = 3,555,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,552.21/2,631.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.96

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