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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.75, 4,221.12 and 965.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.75, 4,221.12 and 965.06 is: 1,447.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.75 : 4,221.12 = 965.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.75/4,221.12 = 965.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.75x = 4,221.12 × 965.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.75x = 4,073,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,073,634.07/2,813.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.76

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