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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.10, 3,957.42 and 906.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.10, 3,957.42 and 906.50 is: 1,359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.10 : 3,957.42 = 906.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.10/3,957.42 = 906.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.10x = 3,957.42 × 906.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.10x = 3,587,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,401.23/2,638.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.84

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