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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.24, 3,917.22 and 969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.24, 3,917.22 and 969.48 is: 1,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.24 : 3,917.22 = 969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.24/3,917.22 = 969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.24x = 3,917.22 × 969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.24x = 3,797,666.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,666.45/2,613.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.24

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