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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.92, 3,954.06 and 1,405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.92, 3,954.06 and 1,405.02 is: 2,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.92 : 3,954.06 = 1,405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.92/3,954.06 = 1,405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.92x = 3,954.06 × 1,405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.92x = 5,555,533.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,555,533.38/2,638.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.23

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