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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.89, 4,217.23 and 963.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.89, 4,217.23 and 963.07 is: 1,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.89 : 4,217.23 = 963.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.89/4,217.23 = 963.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.89x = 4,217.23 × 963.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.89x = 4,061,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,487.70/2,811.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.40

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