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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.29, 3,756.44 and 964.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.29, 3,756.44 and 964.21 is: 1,446.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.29 : 3,756.44 = 964.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.29/3,756.44 = 964.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.29x = 3,756.44 × 964.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.29x = 3,621,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,992.19/2,504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.32

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