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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502, 3,753.19 and 963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502, 3,753.19 and 963 is: 1,444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502 : 3,753.19 = 963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502/3,753.19 = 963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502x = 3,753.19 × 963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502x = 3,614,321.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,321.97/2,502
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.57

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