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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.27, 3,953.25 and 969.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.27, 3,953.25 and 969.17 is: 1,453.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.27 : 3,953.25 = 969.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.27/3,953.25 = 969.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.27x = 3,953.25 × 969.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.27x = 3,831,351.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,351.54/2,635.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.88

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