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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.03, 4,567.71 and 965.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.03, 4,567.71 and 965.26 is: 1,447.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.03 : 4,567.71 = 965.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.03/4,567.71 = 965.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.03x = 4,567.71 × 965.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.03x = 4,409,027.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,027.75/3,045.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.94

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