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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,281.54, 3,423.00 and 964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,281.54, 3,423.00 and 964.62 is: 1,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,281.54 : 3,423.00 = 964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,281.54/3,423.00 = 964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,281.54x = 3,423.00 × 964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,281.54x = 3,301,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,874.25/2,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.21

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