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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.45, 4,568.09 and 965.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.45, 4,568.09 and 965.17 is: 1,447.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.45 : 4,568.09 = 965.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.45/4,568.09 = 965.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.45x = 4,568.09 × 965.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.45x = 4,408,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,960.58/3,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.72

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