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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.46, 3,392.19 and 962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.46, 3,392.19 and 962.76 is: 1,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.46 : 3,392.19 = 962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.46/3,392.19 = 962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.46x = 3,392.19 × 962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.46x = 3,265,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,864.84/2,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.14

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