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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.30, 4,218.06 and 963.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.30, 4,218.06 and 963.39 is: 1,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.30 : 4,218.06 = 963.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.30/4,218.06 = 963.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.30x = 4,218.06 × 963.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.30x = 4,063,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,636.82/2,812.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.95

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