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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.36, 4,565.73 and 963.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.36, 4,565.73 and 963.49 is: 1,445.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.36 : 4,565.73 = 963.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.36/4,565.73 = 963.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.36x = 4,565.73 × 963.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.36x = 4,399,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,035.20/3,043.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.45

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