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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.28, 2,944.62 and 808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.28, 2,944.62 and 808.04 is: 1,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.28 : 2,944.62 = 808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.28/2,944.62 = 808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.28x = 2,944.62 × 808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.28x = 2,379,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,370.74/1,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.55

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