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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.32, 3,916 and 968.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.32, 3,916 and 968.44 is: 1,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.32 : 3,916 = 968.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.32/3,916 = 968.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.32x = 3,916 × 968.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.32x = 3,792,411.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,792,411.04/2,612.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.74

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