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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.80, 4,078.56 and 963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.80, 4,078.56 and 963.40 is: 1,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.80 : 4,078.56 = 963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.80/4,078.56 = 963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.80x = 4,078.56 × 963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.80x = 3,929,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929,284.70/2,718.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.23

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