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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.28, 4,954.12 and 962.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.28, 4,954.12 and 962.65 is: 1,443.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.28 : 4,954.12 = 962.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.28/4,954.12 = 962.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.28x = 4,954.12 × 962.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.28x = 4,769,083.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,083.62/3,303.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.74

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