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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.77, 4,219.43 and 964.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.77, 4,219.43 and 964.35 is: 1,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.77 : 4,219.43 = 964.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.77/4,219.43 = 964.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.77x = 4,219.43 × 964.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.77x = 4,069,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,069,002.50/2,812.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.62

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