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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.44, 4,565.52 and 963.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.44, 4,565.52 and 963.54 is: 1,445.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.44 : 4,565.52 = 963.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.44/4,565.52 = 963.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.44x = 4,565.52 × 963.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.44x = 4,399,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,061.14/3,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.42

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