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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.03, 4,566.72 and 964.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.03, 4,566.72 and 964.67 is: 1,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.03 : 4,566.72 = 964.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.03/4,566.72 = 964.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.03x = 4,566.72 × 964.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.03x = 4,405,377.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,377.78/3,044.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.22

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