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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.88, 4,447.38 and 1,321.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.88, 4,447.38 and 1,321.62 is: 1,983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.88 : 4,447.38 = 1,321.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.88/4,447.38 = 1,321.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.88x = 4,447.38 × 1,321.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.88x = 5,877,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,877,746.36/2,963.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,983.13

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