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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.52, 4,367.16 and 963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.52, 4,367.16 and 963.66 is: 1,444.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.52 : 4,367.16 = 963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.52/4,367.16 = 963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.52x = 4,367.16 × 963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.52x = 4,208,457.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,457.41/2,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.95

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