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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.49, 3,993.60 and 907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.49, 3,993.60 and 907.40 is: 1,361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.49 : 3,993.60 = 907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.49/3,993.60 = 907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.49x = 3,993.60 × 907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.49x = 3,623,792.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,792.64/2,662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.05

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