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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.20, 3,962.24 and 909.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.20, 3,962.24 and 909.36 is: 1,364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.20 : 3,962.24 = 909.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.20/3,962.24 = 909.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.20x = 3,962.24 × 909.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.20x = 3,603,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,102.57/2,641.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.19

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