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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.76, 3,917.93 and 969.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.76, 3,917.93 and 969.27 is: 1,453.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.76 : 3,917.93 = 969.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.76/3,917.93 = 969.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.76x = 3,917.93 × 969.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.76x = 3,797,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,527.16/2,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.45

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