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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.23, 3,916.25 and 966.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.23, 3,916.25 and 966.94 is: 1,450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.23 : 3,916.25 = 966.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.23/3,916.25 = 966.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.23x = 3,916.25 × 966.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.23x = 3,786,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,767.78/2,610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.74

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