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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.78, 3,961.62 and 909

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.78, 3,961.62 and 909 is: 1,363.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.78 : 3,961.62 = 909 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.78/3,961.62 = 909/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.78x = 3,961.62 × 909
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.78x = 3,601,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,601,112.58/2,640.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.65

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