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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.12, 4,368 and 963.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.12, 4,368 and 963.80 is: 1,445.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.12 : 4,368 = 963.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.12/4,368 = 963.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.12x = 4,368 × 963.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.12x = 4,209,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,878.40/2,912.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.64

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