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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.41, 3,908.15 and 962.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.41, 3,908.15 and 962.10 is: 1,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.41 : 3,908.15 = 962.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.41/3,908.15 = 962.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.41x = 3,908.15 × 962.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.41x = 3,760,026.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,026.30/2,604.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.71

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