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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.11, 4,731.66 and 962.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.11, 4,731.66 and 962.66 is: 1,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.11 : 4,731.66 = 962.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.11/4,731.66 = 962.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.11x = 4,731.66 × 962.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.11x = 4,554,956.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,956.16/3,154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.13

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