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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.48, 4,732.49 and 963.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.48, 4,732.49 and 963.09 is: 1,444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.48 : 4,732.49 = 963.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.48/4,732.49 = 963.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.48x = 4,732.49 × 963.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.48x = 4,557,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,816.20/3,154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.87

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