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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.44, 4,567.02 and 964.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.44, 4,567.02 and 964.54 is: 1,446.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.44 : 4,567.02 = 964.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.44/4,567.02 = 964.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.44x = 4,567.02 × 964.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.44x = 4,405,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,073.47/3,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.92

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