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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.35, 4,566.50 and 964.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.35, 4,566.50 and 964.36 is: 1,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.35 : 4,566.50 = 964.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.35/4,566.50 = 964.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.35x = 4,566.50 × 964.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.35x = 4,403,727.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,403,727.11/3,044.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.52

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