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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.03, 4,908.95 and 963.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.03, 4,908.95 and 963.53 is: 1,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.03 : 4,908.95 = 963.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.03/4,908.95 = 963.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.03x = 4,908.95 × 963.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.03x = 4,729,930.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,930.46/3,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.56

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