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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.58, 3,910.14 and 964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.58, 3,910.14 and 964.08 is: 1,445.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.58 : 3,910.14 = 964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.58/3,910.14 = 964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.58x = 3,910.14 × 964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.58x = 3,769,687.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,769,687.77/2,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.11

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