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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.29, 3,910.82 and 963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.29, 3,910.82 and 963.80 is: 1,445.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.29 : 3,910.82 = 963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.29/3,910.82 = 963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.29x = 3,910.82 × 963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.29x = 3,769,228.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,228.76/2,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.65

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