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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.70, 3,918.93 and 969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.70, 3,918.93 and 969.40 is: 1,453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.70 : 3,918.93 = 969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.70/3,918.93 = 969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.70x = 3,918.93 × 969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.70x = 3,799,010.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,799,010.74/2,613.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.50

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