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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.94, 3,960.45 and 908.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.94, 3,960.45 and 908.34 is: 1,362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.94 : 3,960.45 = 908.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.94/3,960.45 = 908.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.94x = 3,960.45 × 908.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.94x = 3,597,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,435.15/2,639.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.70

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