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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,272.29, 4,907.89 and 963.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,272.29, 4,907.89 and 963.25 is: 1,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,272.29 : 4,907.89 = 963.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,272.29/4,907.89 = 963.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,272.29x = 4,907.89 × 963.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,272.29x = 4,727,525.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,525.04/3,272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.71

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