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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.22, 3,420.13 and 962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.22, 3,420.13 and 962.88 is: 1,444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.22 : 3,420.13 = 962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.22/3,420.13 = 962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.22x = 3,420.13 × 962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.22x = 3,293,174.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,174.77/2,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.87

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