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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.70, 4,733.85 and 963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.70, 4,733.85 and 963.90 is: 1,445.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.70 : 4,733.85 = 963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.70/4,733.85 = 963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.70x = 4,733.85 × 963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.70x = 4,562,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,958.02/3,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.94

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