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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.38, 4,733.88 and 964.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.38, 4,733.88 and 964.06 is: 1,446.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.38 : 4,733.88 = 964.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.38/4,733.88 = 964.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.38x = 4,733.88 × 964.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.38x = 4,563,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,744.35/3,155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.34

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