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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.38, 4,367.70 and 963.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.38, 4,367.70 and 963.60 is: 1,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.38 : 4,367.70 = 963.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.38/4,367.70 = 963.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.38x = 4,367.70 × 963.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.38x = 4,208,715.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,715.72/2,911.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.61

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