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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.56, 3,638.36 and 964.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.56, 3,638.36 and 964.71 is: 1,447.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.56 : 3,638.36 = 964.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.56/3,638.36 = 964.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.56x = 3,638.36 × 964.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.56x = 3,509,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,509,957.45/2,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.07

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