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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,155.98, 4,734.68 and 964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,155.98, 4,734.68 and 964.88 is: 1,447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,155.98 : 4,734.68 = 964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,155.98/4,734.68 = 964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,155.98x = 4,734.68 × 964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,155.98x = 4,568,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,568,398.04/3,155.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.54

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