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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.05, 3,909.66 and 962.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.05, 3,909.66 and 962.65 is: 1,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.05 : 3,909.66 = 962.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.05/3,909.66 = 962.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.05x = 3,909.66 × 962.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.05x = 3,763,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,634.20/2,606.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.19

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