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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.33, 4,370.10 and 965.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.33, 4,370.10 and 965.48 is: 1,448.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.33 : 4,370.10 = 965.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.33/4,370.10 = 965.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.33x = 4,370.10 × 965.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.33x = 4,219,243.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,219,243.26/2,913.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.26

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