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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.16, 3,909.36 and 962.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.16, 3,909.36 and 962.07 is: 1,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.16 : 3,909.36 = 962.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.16/3,909.36 = 962.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.16x = 3,909.36 × 962.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.16x = 3,761,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,761,077.98/2,605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.71

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