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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.41, 3,785.12 and 963.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.41, 3,785.12 and 963.83 is: 1,445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.41 : 3,785.12 = 963.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.41/3,785.12 = 963.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.41x = 3,785.12 × 963.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.41x = 3,648,188.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,648,188.46/2,523.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.74

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