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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.22, 4,217.10 and 962.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.22, 4,217.10 and 962.62 is: 1,444.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.22 : 4,217.10 = 962.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.22/4,217.10 = 962.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.22x = 4,217.10 × 962.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.22x = 4,059,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,464.80/2,811.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.02

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