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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.21, 4,566.77 and 963.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.21, 4,566.77 and 963.51 is: 1,445.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.21 : 4,566.77 = 963.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.21/4,566.77 = 963.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.21x = 4,566.77 × 963.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.21x = 4,400,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,123.75/3,044.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.41

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