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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.24, 4,368.36 and 963.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.24, 4,368.36 and 963.92 is: 1,445.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.24 : 4,368.36 = 963.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.24/4,368.36 = 963.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.24x = 4,368.36 × 963.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.24x = 4,210,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,749.57/2,912.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.88

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