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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.48, 3,908.24 and 962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.48, 3,908.24 and 962.18 is: 1,443.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.48 : 3,908.24 = 962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.48/3,908.24 = 962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.48x = 3,908.24 × 962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.48x = 3,760,430.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,430.36/2,604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.83

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