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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.63, 4,045.28 and 965.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.63, 4,045.28 and 965.25 is: 1,448.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.63 : 4,045.28 = 965.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.63/4,045.28 = 965.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.63x = 4,045.28 × 965.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.63x = 3,904,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,701.69/2,696.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.00

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