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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.93, 3,912.33 and 964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.93, 3,912.33 and 964.48 is: 1,446.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.93 : 3,912.33 = 964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.93/3,912.33 = 964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.93x = 3,912.33 × 964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.93x = 3,773,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,364.04/2,607.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.88

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