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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,741.92, 5,612.86 and 968.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,741.92, 5,612.86 and 968.60 is: 1,452.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,741.92 : 5,612.86 = 968.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,741.92/5,612.86 = 968.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,741.92x = 5,612.86 × 968.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,741.92x = 5,436,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436,616.20/3,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.89

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