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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.72, 3,958.20 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.72, 3,958.20 and 907.56 is: 1,361.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.72 : 3,958.20 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.72/3,958.20 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.72x = 3,958.20 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.72x = 3,592,303.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,303.99/2,637.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.90

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