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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.40, 3,955.20 and 1,338.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.40, 3,955.20 and 1,338.52 is: 2,007.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.40 : 3,955.20 = 1,338.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.40/3,955.20 = 1,338.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.40x = 3,955.20 × 1,338.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.40x = 5,294,114.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,294,114.30/2,637.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,007.32

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