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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.28, 4,409.30 and 964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.28, 4,409.30 and 964.23 is: 1,446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.28 : 4,409.30 = 964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.28/4,409.30 = 964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.28x = 4,409.30 × 964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.28x = 4,251,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,579.34/2,939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.47

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