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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.21, 3,918.99 and 969.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.21, 3,918.99 and 969.23 is: 1,454.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.21 : 3,918.99 = 969.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.21/3,918.99 = 969.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.21x = 3,918.99 × 969.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.21x = 3,798,383.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798,383.08/2,612.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.09

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