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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.28, 4,368.41 and 964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.28, 4,368.41 and 964.63 is: 1,446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.28 : 4,368.41 = 964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.28/4,368.41 = 964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.28x = 4,368.41 × 964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.28x = 4,213,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,899.34/2,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.94

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