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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.70, 3,911.90 and 965.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.70, 3,911.90 and 965.41 is: 1,448.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.70 : 3,911.90 = 965.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.70/3,911.90 = 965.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.70x = 3,911.90 × 965.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.70x = 3,776,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,587.38/2,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.24

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