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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,784.41, 2,674.73 and 962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,784.41, 2,674.73 and 962.46 is: 1,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,784.41 : 2,674.73 = 962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,784.41/2,674.73 = 962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,784.41x = 2,674.73 × 962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,784.41x = 2,574,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,302.45/1,784.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.67

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