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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.55, 4,041.83 and 962.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.55, 4,041.83 and 962.83 is: 1,444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.55 : 4,041.83 = 962.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.55/4,041.83 = 962.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.55x = 4,041.83 × 962.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.55x = 3,891,595.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,595.18/2,694.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.25

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