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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.80, 4,042.56 and 963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.80, 4,042.56 and 963.44 is: 1,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.80 : 4,042.56 = 963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.80/4,042.56 = 963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.80x = 4,042.56 × 963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.80x = 3,894,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,894,764.01/2,694.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.29

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