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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.02, 4,774.47 and 961.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.02, 4,774.47 and 961.80 is: 1,442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.02 : 4,774.47 = 961.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.02/4,774.47 = 961.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.02x = 4,774.47 × 961.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.02x = 4,592,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,085.25/3,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.68

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