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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.80, 3,636.90 and 964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.80, 3,636.90 and 964.20 is: 1,445.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.80 : 3,636.90 = 964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.80/3,636.90 = 964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.80x = 3,636.90 × 964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.80x = 3,506,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,506,698.98/2,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.58

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