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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.40, 4,365.67 and 962.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.40, 4,365.67 and 962.94 is: 1,443.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.40 : 4,365.67 = 962.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.40/4,365.67 = 962.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.40x = 4,365.67 × 962.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.40x = 4,203,878.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,203,878.27/2,911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.94

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