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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.60, 3,955.47 and 905.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.60, 3,955.47 and 905.82 is: 1,358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.60 : 3,955.47 = 905.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.60/3,955.47 = 905.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.60x = 3,955.47 × 905.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.60x = 3,582,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582,943.84/2,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.41

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