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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.40, 4,221.60 and 965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.40, 4,221.60 and 965.35 is: 1,448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.40 : 4,221.60 = 965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.40/4,221.60 = 965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.40x = 4,221.60 × 965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.40x = 4,075,321.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075,321.56/2,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.03

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