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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.52, 3,959.76 and 909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.52, 3,959.76 and 909.28 is: 1,364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.52 : 3,959.76 = 909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.52/3,959.76 = 909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.52x = 3,959.76 × 909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.52x = 3,600,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,530.57/2,639.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.09

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