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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.28, 4,955.62 and 963.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.28, 4,955.62 and 963.65 is: 1,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.28 : 4,955.62 = 963.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.28/4,955.62 = 963.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.28x = 4,955.62 × 963.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.28x = 4,775,483.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,483.21/3,304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.24

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