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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.01, 4,908.84 and 963.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.01, 4,908.84 and 963.51 is: 1,445.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.01 : 4,908.84 = 963.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.01/4,908.84 = 963.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.01x = 4,908.84 × 963.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.01x = 4,729,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,716.43/3,272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.51

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