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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.26, 3,910.28 and 962.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.26, 3,910.28 and 962.92 is: 1,444.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.26 : 3,910.28 = 962.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.26/3,910.28 = 962.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.26x = 3,910.28 × 962.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.26x = 3,765,286.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765,286.82/2,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.15

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