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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.40, 3,428.76 and 1,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.40, 3,428.76 and 1,963.28 is: 2,946.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.40 : 3,428.76 = 1,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.40/3,428.76 = 1,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.40x = 3,428.76 × 1,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.40x = 6,731,615.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,731,615.93/2,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.78

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