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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.48, 4,366.40 and 962.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.48, 4,366.40 and 962.57 is: 1,444.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.48 : 4,366.40 = 962.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.48/4,366.40 = 962.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.48x = 4,366.40 × 962.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.48x = 4,202,939.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,939.00/2,910.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.07

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