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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.30, 4,565.72 and 964.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.30, 4,565.72 and 964.14 is: 1,445.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.30 : 4,565.72 = 964.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.30/4,565.72 = 964.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.30x = 4,565.72 × 964.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.30x = 4,401,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,993.28/3,045.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.50

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