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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,153.90, 4,730.67 and 962.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,153.90, 4,730.67 and 962.45 is: 1,443.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,153.90 : 4,730.67 = 962.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,153.90/4,730.67 = 962.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,153.90x = 4,730.67 × 962.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,153.90x = 4,553,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553,033.34/3,153.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.62

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