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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279.49, 3,418.25 and 963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279.49, 3,418.25 and 963.84 is: 1,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279.49 : 3,418.25 = 963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279.49/3,418.25 = 963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279.49x = 3,418.25 × 963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279.49x = 3,294,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,641.26/2,279.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.34

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