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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.63, 3,961.23 and 909.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.63, 3,961.23 and 909.27 is: 1,364.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.63 : 3,961.23 = 909.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.63/3,961.23 = 909.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.63x = 3,961.23 × 909.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.63x = 3,601,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,827.60/2,640.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.00

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