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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.87, 4,730.49 and 962.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.87, 4,730.49 and 962.64 is: 1,443.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.87 : 4,730.49 = 962.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.87/4,730.49 = 962.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.87x = 4,730.49 × 962.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.87x = 4,553,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,758.89/3,153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.86

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