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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.77, 4,565.40 and 963.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.77, 4,565.40 and 963.84 is: 1,445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.77 : 4,565.40 = 963.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.77/4,565.40 = 963.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.77x = 4,565.40 × 963.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.77x = 4,400,315.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,315.14/3,043.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.68

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