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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.76, 3,961.26 and 909.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.76, 3,961.26 and 909.64 is: 1,364.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.76 : 3,961.26 = 909.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.76/3,961.26 = 909.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.76x = 3,961.26 × 909.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.76x = 3,603,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,320.55/2,640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.50

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