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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.29, 3,637.73 and 964.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.29, 3,637.73 and 964.05 is: 1,445.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.29 : 3,637.73 = 964.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.29/3,637.73 = 964.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.29x = 3,637.73 × 964.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.29x = 3,506,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,953.61/2,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.99

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