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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.39, 3,915.86 and 967.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.39, 3,915.86 and 967.90 is: 1,451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.39 : 3,915.86 = 967.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.39/3,915.86 = 967.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.39x = 3,915.86 × 967.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.39x = 3,790,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,160.89/2,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.40

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