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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.99, 4,219.55 and 964.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.99, 4,219.55 and 964.09 is: 1,446.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.99 : 4,219.55 = 964.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.99/4,219.55 = 964.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.99x = 4,219.55 × 964.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.99x = 4,068,013.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068,013.00/2,812.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.15

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