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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.04, 3,918.90 and 969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.04, 3,918.90 and 969.76 is: 1,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.04 : 3,918.90 = 969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.04/3,918.90 = 969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.04x = 3,918.90 × 969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.04x = 3,800,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,392.46/2,613.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.40

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