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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.91, 3,912.45 and 964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.91, 3,912.45 and 964.46 is: 1,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.91 : 3,912.45 = 964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.91/3,912.45 = 964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.91x = 3,912.45 × 964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.91x = 3,773,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,391.11/2,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.90

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