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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.13, 3,393.63 and 963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.13, 3,393.63 and 963.56 is: 1,445.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.13 : 3,393.63 = 963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.13/3,393.63 = 963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.13x = 3,393.63 × 963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.13x = 3,269,974.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,269,974.61/2,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.53

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