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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.34, 3,955.83 and 905.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.34, 3,955.83 and 905.74 is: 1,358.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.34 : 3,955.83 = 905.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.34/3,955.83 = 905.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.34x = 3,955.83 × 905.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.34x = 3,582,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,953.46/2,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.55

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