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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.94, 3,958.95 and 907.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.94, 3,958.95 and 907.34 is: 1,361.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.94 : 3,958.95 = 907.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.94/3,958.95 = 907.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.94x = 3,958.95 × 907.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.94x = 3,592,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,113.69/2,638.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.20

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