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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.24, 4,729.86 and 961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.24, 4,729.86 and 961.92 is: 1,442.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.24 : 4,729.86 = 961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.24/4,729.86 = 961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.24x = 4,729.86 × 961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.24x = 4,549,746.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,549,746.93/3,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.88

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