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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.66, 3,908.16 and 962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.66, 3,908.16 and 962.76 is: 1,443.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.66 : 3,908.16 = 962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.66/3,908.16 = 962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.66x = 3,908.16 × 962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.66x = 3,762,620.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,620.12/2,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.47

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