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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.63, 3,910.17 and 963.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.63, 3,910.17 and 963.19 is: 1,444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.63 : 3,910.17 = 963.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.63/3,910.17 = 963.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.63x = 3,910.17 × 963.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.63x = 3,766,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,245.14/2,606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.87

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