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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.06, 4,728.93 and 961.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.06, 4,728.93 and 961.14 is: 1,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.06 : 4,728.93 = 961.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.06/4,728.93 = 961.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.06x = 4,728.93 × 961.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.06x = 4,545,163.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,545,163.78/3,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.51

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