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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.99, 4,728.78 and 961.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.99, 4,728.78 and 961.13 is: 1,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.99 : 4,728.78 = 961.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.99/4,728.78 = 961.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.99x = 4,728.78 × 961.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.99x = 4,544,984.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,984.14/3,152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.48

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