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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.88, 3,956.04 and 905.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.88, 3,956.04 and 905.52 is: 1,358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.88 : 3,956.04 = 905.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.88/3,956.04 = 905.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.88x = 3,956.04 × 905.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.88x = 3,582,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,273.34/2,636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.53

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