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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,043.93, 4,565.52 and 964.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,043.93, 4,565.52 and 964.15 is: 1,446.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,043.93 : 4,565.52 = 964.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,043.93/4,565.52 = 964.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,043.93x = 4,565.52 × 964.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,043.93x = 4,401,818.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,818.46/3,043.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.10

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