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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.31, 4,728.45 and 961.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.31, 4,728.45 and 961.05 is: 1,441.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.31 : 4,728.45 = 961.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.31/4,728.45 = 961.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.31x = 4,728.45 × 961.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.31x = 4,544,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,276.87/3,152.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.57

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