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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.74, 5,193.14 and 963.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.74, 5,193.14 and 963.36 is: 1,444.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.74 : 5,193.14 = 963.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.74/5,193.14 = 963.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.74x = 5,193.14 × 963.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.74x = 5,002,863.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,002,863.35/3,462.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.77

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