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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,633.22, 3,948.63 and 900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,633.22, 3,948.63 and 900.66 is: 1,350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,633.22 : 3,948.63 = 900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,633.22/3,948.63 = 900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,633.22x = 3,948.63 × 900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,633.22x = 3,556,373.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,373.10/2,633.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.58

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