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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,278.69, 3,417.43 and 962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,278.69, 3,417.43 and 962.46 is: 1,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,278.69 : 3,417.43 = 962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,278.69/3,417.43 = 962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,278.69x = 3,417.43 × 962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,278.69x = 3,289,139.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,289,139.68/2,278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.43

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