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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.94, 3,913.96 and 965.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.94, 3,913.96 and 965.50 is: 1,448.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.94 : 3,913.96 = 965.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.94/3,913.96 = 965.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.94x = 3,913.96 × 965.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.94x = 3,778,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,778,928.38/2,608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.45

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