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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.24, 4,368.08 and 963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.24, 4,368.08 and 963.76 is: 1,445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.24 : 4,368.08 = 963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.24/4,368.08 = 963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.24x = 4,368.08 × 963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.24x = 4,209,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,780.78/2,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.55

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