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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.12, 4,733.16 and 963.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.12, 4,733.16 and 963.64 is: 1,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.12 : 4,733.16 = 963.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.12/4,733.16 = 963.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.12x = 4,733.16 × 963.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.12x = 4,561,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,062.30/3,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.61

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