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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.20, 3,915.54 and 966.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.20, 3,915.54 and 966.90 is: 1,449.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.20 : 3,915.54 = 966.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.20/3,915.54 = 966.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.20x = 3,915.54 × 966.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.20x = 3,785,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785,935.63/2,611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.88

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