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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.64, 3,962.44 and 910.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.64, 3,962.44 and 910.24 is: 1,365.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.64 : 3,962.44 = 910.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.64/3,962.44 = 910.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.64x = 3,962.44 × 910.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.64x = 3,606,771.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,771.39/2,641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.35

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