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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.63, 3,783.45 and 963.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.63, 3,783.45 and 963.33 is: 1,444.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.63 : 3,783.45 = 963.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.63/3,783.45 = 963.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.63x = 3,783.45 × 963.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.63x = 3,644,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,710.89/2,523.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.23

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