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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.48, 3,960.72 and 909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.48, 3,960.72 and 909.28 is: 1,363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.48 : 3,960.72 = 909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.48/3,960.72 = 909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.48x = 3,960.72 × 909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.48x = 3,601,403.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,403.48/2,640.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.92

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