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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.16, 4,907.52 and 963.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.16, 4,907.52 and 963.12 is: 1,444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.16 : 4,907.52 = 963.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.16/4,907.52 = 963.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.16x = 4,907.52 × 963.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.16x = 4,726,530.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,530.66/3,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.47

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