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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,280.17, 3,417.50 and 963.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,280.17, 3,417.50 and 963.41 is: 1,443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,280.17 : 3,417.50 = 963.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,280.17/3,417.50 = 963.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,280.17x = 3,417.50 × 963.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,280.17x = 3,292,453.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,453.68/2,280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.95

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