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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.68, 4,566.16 and 964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.68, 4,566.16 and 964.28 is: 1,446.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.68 : 4,566.16 = 964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.68/4,566.16 = 964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.68x = 4,566.16 × 964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.68x = 4,403,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,056.76/3,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.62

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