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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.52, 4,369.08 and 965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.52, 4,369.08 and 965.08 is: 1,447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.52 : 4,369.08 = 965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.52/4,369.08 = 965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.52x = 4,369.08 × 965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.52x = 4,216,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216,511.73/2,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.72

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