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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,046.01, 4,567.77 and 965.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,046.01, 4,567.77 and 965.34 is: 1,447.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,046.01 : 4,567.77 = 965.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,046.01/4,567.77 = 965.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,046.01x = 4,567.77 × 965.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,046.01x = 4,409,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409,451.09/3,046.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.62

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