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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.55, 3,908.77 and 962.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.55, 3,908.77 and 962.11 is: 1,443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.55 : 3,908.77 = 962.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.55/3,908.77 = 962.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.55x = 3,908.77 × 962.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.55x = 3,760,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,647.16/2,605.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.32

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