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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.06, 3,392.40 and 962.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.06, 3,392.40 and 962.63 is: 1,444.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.06 : 3,392.40 = 962.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.06/3,392.40 = 962.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.06x = 3,392.40 × 962.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.06x = 3,265,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,609.05/2,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.29

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