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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.64, 4,566.96 and 964.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.64, 4,566.96 and 964.68 is: 1,447.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.64 : 4,566.96 = 964.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.64/4,566.96 = 964.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.64x = 4,566.96 × 964.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.64x = 4,405,654.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,654.97/3,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.02

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