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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.33, 4,217.06 and 962.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.33, 4,217.06 and 962.44 is: 1,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.33 : 4,217.06 = 962.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.33/4,217.06 = 962.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.33x = 4,217.06 × 962.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.33x = 4,058,659.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,659.09/2,811.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.68

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