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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.88, 4,732.32 and 964.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.88, 4,732.32 and 964.02 is: 1,445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.88 : 4,732.32 = 964.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.88/4,732.32 = 964.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.88x = 4,732.32 × 964.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.88x = 4,562,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562,051.13/3,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.57

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