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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.55, 3,910.41 and 963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.55, 3,910.41 and 963.15 is: 1,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.55 : 3,910.41 = 963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.55/3,910.41 = 963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.55x = 3,910.41 × 963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.55x = 3,766,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,311.39/2,606.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.94

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