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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.97, 4,216.73 and 962.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.97, 4,216.73 and 962.37 is: 1,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.97 : 4,216.73 = 962.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.97/4,216.73 = 962.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.97x = 4,216.73 × 962.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.97x = 4,058,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,049.64/2,810.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.65

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