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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.28, 4,078.64 and 964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.28, 4,078.64 and 964 is: 1,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.28 : 4,078.64 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.28/4,078.64 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.28x = 4,078.64 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.28x = 3,931,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931,808.96/2,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.90

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