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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.84, 4,730.72 and 962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.84, 4,730.72 and 962.48 is: 1,443.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.84 : 4,730.72 = 962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.84/4,730.72 = 962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.84x = 4,730.72 × 962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.84x = 4,553,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,223.39/3,153.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.71

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