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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.98, 3,784.95 and 963.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.98, 3,784.95 and 963.45 is: 1,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.98 : 3,784.95 = 963.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.98/3,784.95 = 963.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.98x = 3,784.95 × 963.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.98x = 3,646,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,610.08/2,523.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.79

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