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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.63, 3,909.60 and 962.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.63, 3,909.60 and 962.82 is: 1,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.63 : 3,909.60 = 962.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.63/3,909.60 = 962.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.63x = 3,909.60 × 962.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.63x = 3,764,241.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,241.07/2,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.11

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