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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.61, 4,955.51 and 963.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.61, 4,955.51 and 963.87 is: 1,445.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.61 : 4,955.51 = 963.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.61/4,955.51 = 963.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.61x = 4,955.51 × 963.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.61x = 4,776,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,776,467.42/3,303.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.83

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