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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.34, 3,913.47 and 965.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.34, 3,913.47 and 965.85 is: 1,448.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.34 : 3,913.47 = 965.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.34/3,913.47 = 965.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.34x = 3,913.47 × 965.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.34x = 3,779,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,779,825.00/2,609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.58

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