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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.44, 3,907.74 and 962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.44, 3,907.74 and 962.76 is: 1,443.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.44 : 3,907.74 = 962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.44/3,907.74 = 962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.44x = 3,907.74 × 962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.44x = 3,762,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,215.76/2,605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.98

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