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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.89, 4,215.73 and 962.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.89, 4,215.73 and 962.07 is: 1,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.89 : 4,215.73 = 962.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.89/4,215.73 = 962.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.89x = 4,215.73 × 962.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.89x = 4,055,827.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,827.36/2,810.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.90

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