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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.50, 4,218.44 and 963.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.50, 4,218.44 and 963.38 is: 1,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.50 : 4,218.44 = 963.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.50/4,218.44 = 963.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.50x = 4,218.44 × 963.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.50x = 4,063,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,934.82/2,812.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.95

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