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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.22, 4,731.36 and 963.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.22, 4,731.36 and 963.50 is: 1,444.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.22 : 4,731.36 = 963.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.22/4,731.36 = 963.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.22x = 4,731.36 × 963.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.22x = 4,558,641.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,558,641.70/3,155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.79

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