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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.63, 3,957.05 and 906.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.63, 3,957.05 and 906.25 is: 1,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.63 : 3,957.05 = 906.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.63/3,957.05 = 906.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.63x = 3,957.05 × 906.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.63x = 3,586,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,076.56/2,637.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.58

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