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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.58, 3,911.55 and 964.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.58, 3,911.55 and 964.09 is: 1,446.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.58 : 3,911.55 = 964.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.58/3,911.55 = 964.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.58x = 3,911.55 × 964.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.58x = 3,771,086.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,086.24/2,607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.20

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