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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.76, 3,910.70 and 964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.76, 3,910.70 and 964.86 is: 1,446.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.76 : 3,910.70 = 964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.76/3,910.70 = 964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.76x = 3,910.70 × 964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.76x = 3,773,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,282.32/2,608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.39

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