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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.10, 3,911.88 and 964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.10, 3,911.88 and 964.34 is: 1,446.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.10 : 3,911.88 = 964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.10/3,911.88 = 964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.10x = 3,911.88 × 964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.10x = 3,772,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,382.36/2,608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.41

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