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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.36, 4,371.84 and 968.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.36, 4,371.84 and 968.12 is: 1,451.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.36 : 4,371.84 = 968.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.36/4,371.84 = 968.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.36x = 4,371.84 × 968.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.36x = 4,232,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,232,465.74/2,916.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.28

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