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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.58, 3,913.05 and 965.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.58, 3,913.05 and 965.09 is: 1,447.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.58 : 3,913.05 = 965.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.58/3,913.05 = 965.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.58x = 3,913.05 × 965.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.58x = 3,776,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,445.42/2,608.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.70

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