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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,444.73, 3,666.05 and 963.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,444.73, 3,666.05 and 963.72 is: 1,445.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,444.73 : 3,666.05 = 963.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,444.73/3,666.05 = 963.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,444.73x = 3,666.05 × 963.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,444.73x = 3,533,040.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,040.89/2,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.17

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