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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.78, 3,909.84 and 964.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.78, 3,909.84 and 964.11 is: 1,445.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.78 : 3,909.84 = 964.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.78/3,909.84 = 964.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.78x = 3,909.84 × 964.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.78x = 3,769,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,515.84/2,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.49

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