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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.03, 4,731.79 and 962.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.03, 4,731.79 and 962.76 is: 1,444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.03 : 4,731.79 = 962.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.03/4,731.79 = 962.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.03x = 4,731.79 × 962.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.03x = 4,555,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,586.41/3,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.37

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