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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.12, 4,731.18 and 962.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.12, 4,731.18 and 962.84 is: 1,444.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.12 : 4,731.18 = 962.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.12/4,731.18 = 962.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.12x = 4,731.18 × 962.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.12x = 4,555,369.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,369.35/3,154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.26

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