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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.09, 3,955.55 and 905.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.09, 3,955.55 and 905.67 is: 1,358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.09 : 3,955.55 = 905.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.09/3,955.55 = 905.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.09x = 3,955.55 × 905.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.09x = 3,582,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,418.44/2,637.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.47

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