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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.49, 4,733.93 and 964.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.49, 4,733.93 and 964.39 is: 1,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.49 : 4,733.93 = 964.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.49/4,733.93 = 964.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.49x = 4,733.93 × 964.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.49x = 4,565,354.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,354.75/3,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.80

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