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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.95, 4,567.98 and 965.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.95, 4,567.98 and 965.47 is: 1,448.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.95 : 4,567.98 = 965.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.95/4,567.98 = 965.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.95x = 4,567.98 × 965.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.95x = 4,410,247.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410,247.65/3,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.38

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