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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.02, 4,367.91 and 964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.02, 4,367.91 and 964.16 is: 1,445.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.02 : 4,367.91 = 964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.02/4,367.91 = 964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.02x = 4,367.91 × 964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.02x = 4,211,364.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,364.11/2,913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.70

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