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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.28, 4,521.84 and 963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.28, 4,521.84 and 963.28 is: 1,444.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.28 : 4,521.84 = 963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.28/4,521.84 = 963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.28x = 4,521.84 × 963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.28x = 4,355,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,355,798.04/3,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.57

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