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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.20, 4,041.48 and 962.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.20, 4,041.48 and 962.36 is: 1,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.20 : 4,041.48 = 962.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.20/4,041.48 = 962.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.20x = 4,041.48 × 962.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.20x = 3,889,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,358.69/2,694.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.60

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