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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,154.86, 4,732.97 and 963.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,154.86, 4,732.97 and 963.75 is: 1,445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,154.86 : 4,732.97 = 963.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,154.86/4,732.97 = 963.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,154.86x = 4,732.97 × 963.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,154.86x = 4,561,395.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,395.02/3,154.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.83

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