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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,911.89, 4,366.42 and 963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,911.89, 4,366.42 and 963.44 is: 1,444.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,911.89 : 4,366.42 = 963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,911.89/4,366.42 = 963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,911.89x = 4,366.42 × 963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,911.89x = 4,206,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206,783.68/2,911.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.69

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