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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.07, 4,364.15 and 962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.07, 4,364.15 and 962.64 is: 1,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.07 : 4,364.15 = 962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.07/4,364.15 = 962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.07x = 4,364.15 × 962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.07x = 4,201,100.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,100.54/2,909.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.14

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