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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.86, 4,371.39 and 965.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.86, 4,371.39 and 965.91 is: 1,449.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.86 : 4,371.39 = 965.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.86/4,371.39 = 965.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.86x = 4,371.39 × 965.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.86x = 4,222,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,369.31/2,913.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449.07

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