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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.37, 3,921.20 and 969.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.37, 3,921.20 and 969.56 is: 1,454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.37 : 3,921.20 = 969.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.37/3,921.20 = 969.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.37x = 3,921.20 × 969.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.37x = 3,801,838.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,838.67/2,613.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.76

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