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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.14, 4,731.26 and 962.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.14, 4,731.26 and 962.91 is: 1,444.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.14 : 4,731.26 = 962.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.14/4,731.26 = 962.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.14x = 4,731.26 × 962.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.14x = 4,555,772.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,772.75/3,154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.38

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