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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.72, 3,995.64 and 909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.72, 3,995.64 and 909.18 is: 1,363.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.72 : 3,995.64 = 909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.72/3,995.64 = 909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.72x = 3,995.64 × 909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.72x = 3,632,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,755.98/2,664.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.28

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