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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.34, 4,044.51 and 965.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.34, 4,044.51 and 965.01 is: 1,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.34 : 4,044.51 = 965.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.34/4,044.51 = 965.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.34x = 4,044.51 × 965.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.34x = 3,902,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,992.60/2,696.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.52

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