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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.77, 4,732.32 and 964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.77, 4,732.32 and 964 is: 1,445.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.77 : 4,732.32 = 964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.77/4,732.32 = 964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.77x = 4,732.32 × 964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.77x = 4,561,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,956.48/3,155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.59

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