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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.74, 4,732.51 and 963.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.74, 4,732.51 and 963.08 is: 1,444.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.74 : 4,732.51 = 963.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.74/4,732.51 = 963.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.74x = 4,732.51 × 963.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.74x = 4,557,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,785.73/3,154.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.74

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