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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,938.28, 4,407.80 and 963.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,938.28, 4,407.80 and 963.23 is: 1,444.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,938.28 : 4,407.80 = 963.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,938.28/4,407.80 = 963.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,938.28x = 4,407.80 × 963.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,938.28x = 4,245,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,698.34/2,938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.96

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