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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.57, 4,734.04 and 964.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.57, 4,734.04 and 964.23 is: 1,446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.57 : 4,734.04 = 964.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.57/4,734.04 = 964.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.57x = 4,734.04 × 964.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.57x = 4,564,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,700.98/3,155.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.55

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