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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.96, 2,761.68 and 964.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.96, 2,761.68 and 964.96 is: 1,446.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.96 : 2,761.68 = 964.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.96/2,761.68 = 964.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.96x = 2,761.68 × 964.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.96x = 2,664,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,910.73/1,841.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.78

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