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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.23, 3,952.80 and 969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.23, 3,952.80 and 969.48 is: 1,454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.23 : 3,952.80 = 969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.23/3,952.80 = 969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.23x = 3,952.80 × 969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.23x = 3,832,160.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,160.54/2,635.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.20

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