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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.38, 4,730.88 and 962.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.38, 4,730.88 and 962.06 is: 1,443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.38 : 4,730.88 = 962.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.38/4,730.88 = 962.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.38x = 4,730.88 × 962.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.38x = 4,551,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,390.41/3,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.34

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