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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,581.84, 2,370.13 and 963.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,581.84, 2,370.13 and 963.67 is: 1,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,581.84 : 2,370.13 = 963.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,581.84/2,370.13 = 963.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,581.84x = 2,370.13 × 963.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,581.84x = 2,284,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,023.18/1,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.90

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