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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.58, 4,215.76 and 963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.58, 4,215.76 and 963.70 is: 1,443.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.58 : 4,215.76 = 963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.58/4,215.76 = 963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.58x = 4,215.76 × 963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.58x = 4,062,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,062,714.96/2,813.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.97

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