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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665, 3,997.95 and 909.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665, 3,997.95 and 909.82 is: 1,364.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665 : 3,997.95 = 909.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665/3,997.95 = 909.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665x = 3,997.95 × 909.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665x = 3,637,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,414.87/2,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.88

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