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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,042.46, 4,563.81 and 962.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,042.46, 4,563.81 and 962.50 is: 1,443.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,042.46 : 4,563.81 = 962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,042.46/4,563.81 = 962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,042.46x = 4,563.81 × 962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,042.46x = 4,392,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,667.13/3,042.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.79

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