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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.38, 4,032.32 and 909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.38, 4,032.32 and 909.44 is: 1,364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.38 : 4,032.32 = 909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.38/4,032.32 = 909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.38x = 4,032.32 × 909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.38x = 3,667,128.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,128.39/2,688.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,364.07

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