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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.21, 3,960.27 and 908.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.21, 3,960.27 and 908.79 is: 1,363.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.21 : 3,960.27 = 908.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.21/3,960.27 = 908.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.21x = 3,960.27 × 908.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.21x = 3,599,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,053.77/2,640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.17

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