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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.30, 4,563.58 and 962.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.30, 4,563.58 and 962.35 is: 1,443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.30 : 4,563.58 = 962.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.30/4,563.58 = 962.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.30x = 4,563.58 × 962.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.30x = 4,391,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,749.20/3,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.56

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