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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.50, 4,365.77 and 963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.50, 4,365.77 and 963 is: 1,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.50 : 4,365.77 = 963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.50/4,365.77 = 963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.50x = 4,365.77 × 963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.50x = 4,204,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204,231.70/2,911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.01

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