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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.90, 3,909.80 and 963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.90, 3,909.80 and 963.50 is: 1,445.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.90 : 3,909.80 = 963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.90/3,909.80 = 963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.90x = 3,909.80 × 963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.90x = 3,767,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767,092.30/2,606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.05

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