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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.52, 4,565.41 and 963.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.52, 4,565.41 and 963.57 is: 1,445.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.52 : 4,565.41 = 963.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.52/4,565.41 = 963.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.52x = 4,565.41 × 963.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.52x = 4,399,072.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,072.58/3,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.39

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