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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.80, 3,910.48 and 963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.80, 3,910.48 and 963.23 is: 1,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.80 : 3,910.48 = 963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.80/3,910.48 = 963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.80x = 3,910.48 × 963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.80x = 3,766,669.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,669.69/2,607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.39

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