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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604, 3,907.64 and 961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604, 3,907.64 and 961.32 is: 1,442.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604 : 3,907.64 = 961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604/3,907.64 = 961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604x = 3,907.64 × 961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604x = 3,756,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,487.68/2,604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.58

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