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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.09, 3,915.05 and 966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.09, 3,915.05 and 966.60 is: 1,449.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.09 : 3,915.05 = 966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.09/3,915.05 = 966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.09x = 3,915.05 × 966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.09x = 3,784,282.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,282.50/2,610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.87

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