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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.48, 3,638.62 and 964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.48, 3,638.62 and 964.64 is: 1,447.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.48 : 3,638.62 = 964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.48/3,638.62 = 964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.48x = 3,638.62 × 964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.48x = 3,509,958.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,958.40/2,425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.12

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