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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.01, 4,907.34 and 962.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.01, 4,907.34 and 962.51 is: 1,444.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.01 : 4,907.34 = 962.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.01/4,907.34 = 962.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.01x = 4,907.34 × 962.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.01x = 4,723,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,723,363.82/3,271.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.01

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