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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.06, 3,916.55 and 968.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.06, 3,916.55 and 968.56 is: 1,451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.06 : 3,916.55 = 968.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.06/3,916.55 = 968.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.06x = 3,916.55 × 968.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.06x = 3,793,406.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,793,406.30/2,613.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.71

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