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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.79, 4,039.61 and 962.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.79, 4,039.61 and 962.55 is: 1,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.79 : 4,039.61 = 962.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.79/4,039.61 = 962.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.79x = 4,039.61 × 962.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.79x = 3,888,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,321.79/2,693.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.44

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