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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.39, 4,563.59 and 962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.39, 4,563.59 and 962.40 is: 1,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.39 : 4,563.59 = 962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.39/4,563.59 = 962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.39x = 4,563.59 × 962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.39x = 4,391,994.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,994.20/3,042.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.60

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