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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.39, 3,912.21 and 964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.39, 3,912.21 and 964.66 is: 1,446.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.39 : 3,912.21 = 964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.39/3,912.21 = 964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.39x = 3,912.21 × 964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.39x = 3,773,932.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,932.94/2,608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.85

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