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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.22, 4,566.75 and 964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.22, 4,566.75 and 964 is: 1,446.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.22 : 4,566.75 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.22/4,566.75 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.22x = 4,566.75 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.22x = 4,402,347
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,347/3,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.14

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