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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.53, 4,731.05 and 962.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.53, 4,731.05 and 962.12 is: 1,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.53 : 4,731.05 = 962.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.53/4,731.05 = 962.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.53x = 4,731.05 × 962.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.53x = 4,551,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,833.02/3,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.41

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