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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,635.54, 3,953.64 and 969.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,635.54, 3,953.64 and 969.77 is: 1,454.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,635.54 : 3,953.64 = 969.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,635.54/3,953.64 = 969.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,635.54x = 3,953.64 × 969.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,635.54x = 3,834,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,134.98/2,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.78

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