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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.55, 4,954.05 and 962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.55, 4,954.05 and 962.77 is: 1,443.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.55 : 4,954.05 = 962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.55/4,954.05 = 962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.55x = 4,954.05 × 962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.55x = 4,769,610.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,610.72/3,303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.78

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