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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,014, 4,521 and 962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,014, 4,521 and 962 is: 1,443

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,014 : 4,521 = 962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,014/4,521 = 962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,014x = 4,521 × 962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,014x = 4,349,202
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,349,202/3,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443

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