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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.70, 4,730.21 and 962.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.70, 4,730.21 and 962.45 is: 1,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.70 : 4,730.21 = 962.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.70/4,730.21 = 962.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.70x = 4,730.21 × 962.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.70x = 4,552,590.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552,590.61/3,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.57

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