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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.48, 3,954.72 and 905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.48, 3,954.72 and 905.12 is: 1,357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.48 : 3,954.72 = 905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.48/3,954.72 = 905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.48x = 3,954.72 × 905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.48x = 3,579,496.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,496.17/2,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.68

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