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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.20, 4,732.80 and 963.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.20, 4,732.80 and 963.93 is: 1,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.20 : 4,732.80 = 963.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.20/4,732.80 = 963.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.20x = 4,732.80 × 963.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.20x = 4,562,087.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,087.90/3,155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.90

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