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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.36, 3,911.08 and 964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.36, 3,911.08 and 964.04 is: 1,446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.36 : 3,911.08 = 964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.36/3,911.08 = 964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.36x = 3,911.08 × 964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.36x = 3,770,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,437.56/2,606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.63

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