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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.77, 3,997.73 and 909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.77, 3,997.73 and 909.93 is: 1,365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.77 : 3,997.73 = 909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.77/3,997.73 = 909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.77x = 3,997.73 × 909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.77x = 3,637,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,669.17/2,664.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.10

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