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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,632.62, 3,949.20 and 900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,632.62, 3,949.20 and 900.84 is: 1,351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,632.62 : 3,949.20 = 900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,632.62/3,949.20 = 900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,632.62x = 3,949.20 × 900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,632.62x = 3,557,597.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,597.33/2,632.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.35

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