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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.84, 3,997.50 and 909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.84, 3,997.50 and 909.26 is: 1,363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.84 : 3,997.50 = 909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.84/3,997.50 = 909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.84x = 3,997.50 × 909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.84x = 3,634,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,634,766.85/2,664.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.97

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