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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.76, 4,366.56 and 962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.76, 4,366.56 and 962.53 is: 1,443.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.76 : 4,366.56 = 962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.76/4,366.56 = 962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.76x = 4,366.56 × 962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.76x = 4,202,945.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,945.00/2,910.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.93

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