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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.92, 3,916.95 and 967.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.92, 3,916.95 and 967.46 is: 1,451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.92 : 3,916.95 = 967.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.92/3,916.95 = 967.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.92x = 3,916.95 × 967.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.92x = 3,789,472.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,789,472.86/2,610.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.40

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