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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.76, 4,366.40 and 963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.76, 4,366.40 and 963.90 is: 1,444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.76 : 4,366.40 = 963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.76/4,366.40 = 963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.76x = 4,366.40 × 963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.76x = 4,208,772.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208,772.96/2,912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.94

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