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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.03, 3,909.73 and 964.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.03, 3,909.73 and 964.20 is: 1,445.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.03 : 3,909.73 = 964.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.03/3,909.73 = 964.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.03x = 3,909.73 × 964.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.03x = 3,769,761.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,761.67/2,608.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.44

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