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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.22, 4,728.36 and 961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.22, 4,728.36 and 961.50 is: 1,441.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.22 : 4,728.36 = 961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.22/4,728.36 = 961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.22x = 4,728.36 × 961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.22x = 4,546,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546,318.14/3,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.80

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