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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.05, 4,216.58 and 962.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.05, 4,216.58 and 962.18 is: 1,443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.05 : 4,216.58 = 962.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.05/4,216.58 = 962.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.05x = 4,216.58 × 962.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.05x = 4,057,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,057,083.05/2,811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.27

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