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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.42, 3,960.63 and 885.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.42, 3,960.63 and 885.29 is: 1,327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.42 : 3,960.63 = 885.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.42/3,960.63 = 885.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.42x = 3,960.63 × 885.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.42x = 3,506,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,286.33/2,640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.93

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