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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.02, 4,730.30 and 961.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.02, 4,730.30 and 961.97 is: 1,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.02 : 4,730.30 = 961.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.02/4,730.30 = 961.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.02x = 4,730.30 × 961.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.02x = 4,550,406.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,550,406.69/3,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.19

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