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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.80, 3,909.47 and 964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.80, 3,909.47 and 964.04 is: 1,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.80 : 3,909.47 = 964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.80/3,909.47 = 964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.80x = 3,909.47 × 964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.80x = 3,768,861.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,768,861.09/2,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.23

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