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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.92, 3,911.15 and 965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.92, 3,911.15 and 965.16 is: 1,446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.92 : 3,911.15 = 965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.92/3,911.15 = 965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.92x = 3,911.15 × 965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.92x = 3,774,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,887.95/2,608.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.92

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