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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.04, 4,730.20 and 962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.04, 4,730.20 and 962.16 is: 1,442.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.04 : 4,730.20 = 962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.04/4,730.20 = 962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.04x = 4,730.20 × 962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.04x = 4,551,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,551,209.23/3,154.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.98

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