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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.51, 4,729.97 and 962.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.51, 4,729.97 and 962.27 is: 1,443.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.51 : 4,729.97 = 962.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.51/4,729.97 = 962.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.51x = 4,729.97 × 962.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.51x = 4,551,479.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,479.77/3,153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.31

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