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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.81, 3,915.81 and 966.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.81, 3,915.81 and 966.99 is: 1,450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.81 : 3,915.81 = 966.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.81/3,915.81 = 966.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.81x = 3,915.81 × 966.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.81x = 3,786,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,549.11/2,610.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.33

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