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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.74, 4,369.11 and 964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.74, 4,369.11 and 964.42 is: 1,446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.74 : 4,369.11 = 964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.74/4,369.11 = 964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.74x = 4,369.11 × 964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.74x = 4,213,657.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,657.07/2,912.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.63

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