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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.40, 4,905.42 and 962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.40, 4,905.42 and 962.60 is: 1,443.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.40 : 4,905.42 = 962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.40/4,905.42 = 962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.40x = 4,905.42 × 962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.40x = 4,721,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,957.29/3,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.41

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