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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.49, 3,317.93 and 962.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.49, 3,317.93 and 962.93 is: 1,444.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.49 : 3,317.93 = 962.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.49/3,317.93 = 962.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.49x = 3,317.93 × 962.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.49x = 3,194,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,929.52/2,212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.04

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