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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.26, 3,913.88 and 964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.26, 3,913.88 and 964.96 is: 1,447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.26 : 3,913.88 = 964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.26/3,913.88 = 964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.26x = 3,913.88 × 964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.26x = 3,776,737.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,737.64/2,609.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.44

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