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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,271.88, 4,908.76 and 963.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,271.88, 4,908.76 and 963.38 is: 1,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,271.88 : 4,908.76 = 963.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,271.88/4,908.76 = 963.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,271.88x = 4,908.76 × 963.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,271.88x = 4,728,974.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,974.26/3,271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.34

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