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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.75, 4,220.62 and 965.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.75, 4,220.62 and 965.40 is: 1,448.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.75 : 4,220.62 = 965.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.75/4,220.62 = 965.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.75x = 4,220.62 × 965.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.75x = 4,074,586.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074,586.55/2,813.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.10

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