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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,183.04, 4,773.30 and 961.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,183.04, 4,773.30 and 961.18 is: 1,441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,183.04 : 4,773.30 = 961.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,183.04/4,773.30 = 961.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,183.04x = 4,773.30 × 961.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,183.04x = 4,588,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588,000.49/3,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.39

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