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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.47, 3,664.18 and 962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.47, 3,664.18 and 962.46 is: 1,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.47 : 3,664.18 = 962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.47/3,664.18 = 962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.47x = 3,664.18 × 962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.47x = 3,526,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,626.68/2,443.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.29

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