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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.04, 4,368.06 and 964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.04, 4,368.06 and 964.38 is: 1,446.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.04 : 4,368.06 = 964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.04/4,368.06 = 964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.04x = 4,368.06 × 964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.04x = 4,212,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,469.70/2,912.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.57

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