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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.09, 4,365.41 and 962.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.09, 4,365.41 and 962.31 is: 1,443.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.09 : 4,365.41 = 962.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.09/4,365.41 = 962.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.09x = 4,365.41 × 962.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.09x = 4,200,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,872.89/2,910.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.55

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