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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.96, 4,219.62 and 964.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.96, 4,219.62 and 964.82 is: 1,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.96 : 4,219.62 = 964.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.96/4,219.62 = 964.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.96x = 4,219.62 × 964.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.96x = 4,071,173.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,071,173.77/2,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.26

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