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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.51, 4,908.09 and 963.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.51, 4,908.09 and 963.01 is: 1,444.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.51 : 4,908.09 = 963.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.51/4,908.09 = 963.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.51x = 4,908.09 × 963.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.51x = 4,726,539.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,539.75/3,271.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.76

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