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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.20, 3,912.30 and 965.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.20, 3,912.30 and 965.12 is: 1,447.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.20 : 3,912.30 = 965.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.20/3,912.30 = 965.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.20x = 3,912.30 × 965.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.20x = 3,775,819.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,775,819.41/2,608.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.67

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