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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.75, 4,732.58 and 963.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.75, 4,732.58 and 963.19 is: 1,444.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.75 : 4,732.58 = 963.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.75/4,732.58 = 963.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.75x = 4,732.58 × 963.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.75x = 4,558,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,368.91/3,154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.92

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