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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,636.92, 3,955.98 and 905.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,636.92, 3,955.98 and 905.56 is: 1,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,636.92 : 3,955.98 = 905.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,636.92/3,955.98 = 905.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,636.92x = 3,955.98 × 905.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,636.92x = 3,582,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,377.25/2,636.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.55

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