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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.68, 4,365.09 and 962.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.68, 4,365.09 and 962.82 is: 1,443.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.68 : 4,365.09 = 962.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.68/4,365.09 = 962.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.68x = 4,365.09 × 962.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.68x = 4,202,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202,795.95/2,911.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.43

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