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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.17, 4,563.90 and 962.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.17, 4,563.90 and 962.78 is: 1,444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.17 : 4,563.90 = 962.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.17/4,563.90 = 962.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.17x = 4,563.90 × 962.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.17x = 4,394,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,031.64/3,042.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.37

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