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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.44, 2,943.18 and 867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.44, 2,943.18 and 867.08 is: 1,300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.44 : 2,943.18 = 867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.44/2,943.18 = 867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.44x = 2,943.18 × 867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.44x = 2,551,972.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,972.51/1,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.41

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