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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.83, 4,565.51 and 963.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.83, 4,565.51 and 963.79 is: 1,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.83 : 4,565.51 = 963.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.83/4,565.51 = 963.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.83x = 4,565.51 × 963.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.83x = 4,400,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,192.88/3,043.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.61

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