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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285.44, 3,411.44 and 1,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285.44, 3,411.44 and 1,962.88 is: 2,929.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285.44 : 3,411.44 = 1,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285.44/3,411.44 = 1,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285.44x = 3,411.44 × 1,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285.44x = 6,696,247.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696,247.35/2,285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,929.96

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