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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.49, 4,730.93 and 962.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.49, 4,730.93 and 962.38 is: 1,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.49 : 4,730.93 = 962.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.49/4,730.93 = 962.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.49x = 4,730.93 × 962.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.49x = 4,552,952.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,952.41/3,153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.78

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