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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.22, 4,566.20 and 964.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.22, 4,566.20 and 964.66 is: 1,446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.22 : 4,566.20 = 964.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.22/4,566.20 = 964.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.22x = 4,566.20 × 964.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.22x = 4,404,830.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,830.49/3,045.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.47

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