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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.76, 4,368.06 and 963.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.76, 4,368.06 and 963.53 is: 1,445.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.76 : 4,368.06 = 963.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.76/4,368.06 = 963.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.76x = 4,368.06 × 963.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.76x = 4,208,735.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,735.01/2,911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.43

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