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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.97, 3,789.04 and 965.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.97, 3,789.04 and 965.13 is: 1,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.97 : 3,789.04 = 965.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.97/3,789.04 = 965.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.97x = 3,789.04 × 965.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.97x = 3,656,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,916.18/2,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.30

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