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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.53, 3,982.38 and 900.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.53, 3,982.38 and 900.12 is: 1,349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.53 : 3,982.38 = 900.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.53/3,982.38 = 900.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.53x = 3,982.38 × 900.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.53x = 3,584,623.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,623.26/2,655.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.87

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