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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.25, 4,567.90 and 965.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.25, 4,567.90 and 965.21 is: 1,447.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.25 : 4,567.90 = 965.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.25/4,567.90 = 965.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.25x = 4,567.90 × 965.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.25x = 4,408,982.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,982.76/3,045.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.82

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