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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.66, 4,567.10 and 964.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.66, 4,567.10 and 964.70 is: 1,447.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.66 : 4,567.10 = 964.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.66/4,567.10 = 964.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.66x = 4,567.10 × 964.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.66x = 4,405,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,853.71/3,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.08

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