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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.20, 3,959.24 and 907.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.20, 3,959.24 and 907.36 is: 1,361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.20 : 3,959.24 = 907.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.20/3,959.24 = 907.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.20x = 3,959.24 × 907.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.20x = 3,592,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,592,456.01/2,639.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.19

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