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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.12, 3,919.32 and 968.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.12, 3,919.32 and 968.31 is: 1,452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.12 : 3,919.32 = 968.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.12/3,919.32 = 968.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.12x = 3,919.32 × 968.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.12x = 3,795,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,795,116.75/2,612.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.89

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