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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.48, 3,920.22 and 969.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.48, 3,920.22 and 969.59 is: 1,454.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.48 : 3,920.22 = 969.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.48/3,920.22 = 969.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.48x = 3,920.22 × 969.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.48x = 3,800,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,800,986.51/2,613.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.38

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