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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,284.96, 3,410.70 and 1,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,284.96, 3,410.70 and 1,962.40 is: 2,929.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,284.96 : 3,410.70 = 1,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,284.96/3,410.70 = 1,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,284.96x = 3,410.70 × 1,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,284.96x = 6,693,157.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,157.68/2,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.22

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