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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.16, 4,415.28 and 968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.16, 4,415.28 and 968.90 is: 1,453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.16 : 4,415.28 = 968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.16/4,415.28 = 968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.16x = 4,415.28 × 968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.16x = 4,277,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,942.72/2,943.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.52

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