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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.30, 3,956.91 and 907.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.30, 3,956.91 and 907.06 is: 1,360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.30 : 3,956.91 = 907.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.30/3,956.91 = 907.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.30x = 3,956.91 × 907.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.30x = 3,589,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,154.78/2,638.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.40

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