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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.34, 3,913 and 966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.34, 3,913 and 966.44 is: 1,448.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.34 : 3,913 = 966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.34/3,913 = 966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.34x = 3,913 × 966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.34x = 3,781,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,679.72/2,610.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.73

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