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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.66, 4,731.23 and 962.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.66, 4,731.23 and 962.25 is: 1,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.66 : 4,731.23 = 962.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.66/4,731.23 = 962.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.66x = 4,731.23 × 962.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.66x = 4,552,626.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,626.07/3,153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.60

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