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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.73, 4,445.58 and 1,232.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.73, 4,445.58 and 1,232.37 is: 1,848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.73 : 4,445.58 = 1,232.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.73/4,445.58 = 1,232.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.73x = 4,445.58 × 1,232.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.73x = 5,478,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478,599.42/2,963.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.55

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