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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,016.20, 4,524.14 and 964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,016.20, 4,524.14 and 964.04 is: 1,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,016.20 : 4,524.14 = 964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,016.20/4,524.14 = 964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,016.20x = 4,524.14 × 964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,016.20x = 4,361,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,451.93/3,016.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.01

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