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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.14, 4,564.71 and 963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.14, 4,564.71 and 963.15 is: 1,444.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.14 : 4,564.71 = 963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.14/4,564.71 = 963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.14x = 4,564.71 × 963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.14x = 4,396,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,500.44/3,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.73

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