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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.13, 5,192.74 and 963.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.13, 5,192.74 and 963.48 is: 1,445.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.13 : 5,192.74 = 963.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.13/5,192.74 = 963.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.13x = 5,192.74 × 963.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.13x = 5,003,127.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,127.58/3,462.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.10

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