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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.75, 4,734.08 and 964.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.75, 4,734.08 and 964.19 is: 1,446.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.75 : 4,734.08 = 964.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.75/4,734.08 = 964.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.75x = 4,734.08 × 964.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.75x = 4,564,552.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,552.60/3,155.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.42

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