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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.28, 3,912.20 and 964.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.28, 3,912.20 and 964.52 is: 1,446.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.28 : 3,912.20 = 964.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.28/3,912.20 = 964.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.28x = 3,912.20 × 964.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.28x = 3,773,395.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,395.14/2,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.70

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