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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,628.93, 3,943.76 and 962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,628.93, 3,943.76 and 962.84 is: 1,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,628.93 : 3,943.76 = 962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,628.93/3,943.76 = 962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,628.93x = 3,943.76 × 962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,628.93x = 3,797,192.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,192.74/2,628.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.39

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