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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,606.99, 3,908.52 and 963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,606.99, 3,908.52 and 963.23 is: 1,444.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,606.99 : 3,908.52 = 963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,606.99/3,908.52 = 963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,606.99x = 3,908.52 × 963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,606.99x = 3,764,803.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,764,803.72/2,606.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.12

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