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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.66, 3,391.83 and 962.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.66, 3,391.83 and 962.34 is: 1,442.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.66 : 3,391.83 = 962.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.66/3,391.83 = 962.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.66x = 3,391.83 × 962.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.66x = 3,264,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,264,093.68/2,262.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.59

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