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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.86, 3,917.78 and 968.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.86, 3,917.78 and 968.16 is: 1,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.86 : 3,917.78 = 968.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.86/3,917.78 = 968.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.86x = 3,917.78 × 968.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.86x = 3,793,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,037.88/2,611.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.24

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