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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.78, 3,960.21 and 885.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.78, 3,960.21 and 885.48 is: 1,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.78 : 3,960.21 = 885.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.78/3,960.21 = 885.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.78x = 3,960.21 × 885.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.78x = 3,506,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,686.75/2,640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.90

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