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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.62, 3,958.29 and 907.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.62, 3,958.29 and 907.02 is: 1,360.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.62 : 3,958.29 = 907.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.62/3,958.29 = 907.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.62x = 3,958.29 × 907.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.62x = 3,590,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,248.20/2,638.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.65

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