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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.36, 3,918.56 and 969.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.36, 3,918.56 and 969.08 is: 1,454.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.36 : 3,918.56 = 969.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.36/3,918.56 = 969.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.36x = 3,918.56 × 969.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.36x = 3,797,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,398.12/2,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.18

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