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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.74, 4,567.79 and 964.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.74, 4,567.79 and 964.86 is: 1,447.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.74 : 4,567.79 = 964.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.74/4,567.79 = 964.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.74x = 4,567.79 × 964.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.74x = 4,407,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,277.86/3,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.51

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