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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,939.28, 4,409.63 and 965.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,939.28, 4,409.63 and 965.03 is: 1,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,939.28 : 4,409.63 = 965.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,939.28/4,409.63 = 965.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,939.28x = 4,409.63 × 965.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,939.28x = 4,255,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,398.37/2,939.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.77

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