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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.93, 4,218.38 and 963.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.93, 4,218.38 and 963.55 is: 1,444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.93 : 4,218.38 = 963.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.93/4,218.38 = 963.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.93x = 4,218.38 × 963.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.93x = 4,064,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,600.39/2,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.97

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