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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.83, 4,733.73 and 964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.83, 4,733.73 and 964.48 is: 1,446.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.83 : 4,733.73 = 964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.83/4,733.73 = 964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.83x = 4,733.73 × 964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.83x = 4,565,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,587.91/3,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.72

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