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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.80, 4,728.51 and 961.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.80, 4,728.51 and 961.09 is: 1,441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.80 : 4,728.51 = 961.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.80/4,728.51 = 961.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.80x = 4,728.51 × 961.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.80x = 4,544,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,523.68/3,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.42

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