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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.52, 4,565.01 and 964.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.52, 4,565.01 and 964.11 is: 1,445.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.52 : 4,565.01 = 964.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.52/4,565.01 = 964.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.52x = 4,565.01 × 964.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.52x = 4,401,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,171.79/3,044.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.60

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