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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.70, 3,918.06 and 968.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.70, 3,918.06 and 968.80 is: 1,453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.70 : 3,918.06 = 968.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.70/3,918.06 = 968.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.70x = 3,918.06 × 968.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.70x = 3,795,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,816.53/2,610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.95

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