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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.68, 4,907.16 and 963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.68, 4,907.16 and 963.36 is: 1,444.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.68 : 4,907.16 = 963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.68/4,907.16 = 963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.68x = 4,907.16 × 963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.68x = 4,727,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,361.66/3,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.93

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