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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.15, 3,948.45 and 900.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.15, 3,948.45 and 900.78 is: 1,351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.15 : 3,948.45 = 900.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.15/3,948.45 = 900.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.15x = 3,948.45 × 900.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.15x = 3,556,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,665.05/2,632.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.24

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