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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.77, 4,730.82 and 963

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.77, 4,730.82 and 963 is: 1,444.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.77 : 4,730.82 = 963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.77/4,730.82 = 963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.77x = 4,730.82 × 963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.77x = 4,555,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555,779.66/3,154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.09

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