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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.62, 3,962.80 and 910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.62, 3,962.80 and 910.02 is: 1,365.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.62 : 3,962.80 = 910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.62/3,962.80 = 910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.62x = 3,962.80 × 910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.62x = 3,606,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,227.26/2,641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.16

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