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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.78, 4,566.50 and 964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.78, 4,566.50 and 964.95 is: 1,447.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.78 : 4,566.50 = 964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.78/4,566.50 = 964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.78x = 4,566.50 × 964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.78x = 4,406,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,406,444.18/3,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.21

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