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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.97, 3,393.09 and 963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.97, 3,393.09 and 963 is: 1,444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.97 : 3,393.09 = 963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.97/3,393.09 = 963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.97x = 3,393.09 × 963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.97x = 3,267,545.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,267,545.67/2,261.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.56

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