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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.40, 4,368.60 and 964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.40, 4,368.60 and 964.60 is: 1,446.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.40 : 4,368.60 = 964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.40/4,368.60 = 964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.40x = 4,368.60 × 964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.40x = 4,213,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,951.56/2,912.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.90

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