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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,004.32, 3,005.28 and 963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,004.32, 3,005.28 and 963.44 is: 1,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,004.32 : 3,005.28 = 963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,004.32/3,005.28 = 963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,004.32x = 3,005.28 × 963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,004.32x = 2,895,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,391.94/2,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.58

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