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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.89, 3,911.46 and 964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.89, 3,911.46 and 964.16 is: 1,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.89 : 3,911.46 = 964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.89/3,911.46 = 964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.89x = 3,911.46 × 964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.89x = 3,771,253.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,253.72/2,607.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.10

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