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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,015.52, 4,523.26 and 963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,015.52, 4,523.26 and 963.52 is: 1,445.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,015.52 : 4,523.26 = 963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,015.52/4,523.26 = 963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,015.52x = 4,523.26 × 963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,015.52x = 4,358,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,251.48/3,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.27

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