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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.08, 4,368.12 and 964.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.08, 4,368.12 and 964.40 is: 1,446.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.08 : 4,368.12 = 964.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.08/4,368.12 = 964.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.08x = 4,368.12 × 964.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.08x = 4,212,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212,614.93/2,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.60

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