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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,629.28, 3,943.48 and 963.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,629.28, 3,943.48 and 963.06 is: 1,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,629.28 : 3,943.48 = 963.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,629.28/3,943.48 = 963.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,629.28x = 3,943.48 × 963.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,629.28x = 3,797,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,797,807.85/2,629.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.43

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