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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.01, 4,368.44 and 963.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.01, 4,368.44 and 963.78 is: 1,445.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.01 : 4,368.44 = 963.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.01/4,368.44 = 963.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.01x = 4,368.44 × 963.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.01x = 4,210,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,215.10/2,912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.81

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