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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.89, 3,958.53 and 907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.89, 3,958.53 and 907.50 is: 1,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.89 : 3,958.53 = 907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.89/3,958.53 = 907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.89x = 3,958.53 × 907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.89x = 3,592,365.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,365.98/2,638.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.32

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