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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.32, 3,919.02 and 968.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.32, 3,919.02 and 968.94 is: 1,454.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.32 : 3,919.02 = 968.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.32/3,919.02 = 968.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.32x = 3,919.02 × 968.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.32x = 3,797,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,295.24/2,611.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.17

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