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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.28, 4,567.12 and 964.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.28, 4,567.12 and 964.28 is: 1,446.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.28 : 4,567.12 = 964.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.28/4,567.12 = 964.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.28x = 4,567.12 × 964.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.28x = 4,403,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,982.47/3,044.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.64

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