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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.62, 4,728.12 and 961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.62, 4,728.12 and 961.12 is: 1,441.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.62 : 4,728.12 = 961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.62/4,728.12 = 961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.62x = 4,728.12 × 961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.62x = 4,544,290.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,290.69/3,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.43

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