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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.48, 3,957.72 and 907.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.48, 3,957.72 and 907.12 is: 1,360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.48 : 3,957.72 = 907.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.48/3,957.72 = 907.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.48x = 3,957.72 × 907.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.48x = 3,590,126.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,126.97/2,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.68

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