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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016, 4,524.08 and 964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016, 4,524.08 and 964 is: 1,446.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016 : 4,524.08 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016/4,524.08 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016x = 4,524.08 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016x = 4,361,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,213.12/3,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.03

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