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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,427.45, 5,141.50 and 962.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,427.45, 5,141.50 and 962.26 is: 1,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,427.45 : 5,141.50 = 962.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,427.45/5,141.50 = 962.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,427.45x = 5,141.50 × 962.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,427.45x = 4,947,459.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,459.79/3,427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.48

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